Philippians 1:27

Only, in a manner worthy of the glad-message of the Christ, be using your citizenship; in order that—whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of the things which concern you—that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul, joining for the combat along with the faith of the glad-message;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

In Context

26In order that, your matter of boasting, may be more abundant in Christ Jesus, regarding me, through my own presence again with you.

28And not being affrighted in anything by the opposers,—the which, is, unto them, a token of destruction, although of your salvation, and this from God;

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 19:12And he said—If, too strong for me, be the Syrians, then shalt thou come to my help,—but, if, the sons of Ammon, be too strong for thee, then will I help thee.

Psalms 133:1Lo! how good and how delightful, for brethren, to dwell together even as one.

Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart, and one way, That they may revere me, all the days,—For the good of them and of their children after them;

John 17:20Not however concerning these alone, do I make request, but, concerning them also who believe, through their word, on me:

Acts 4:32And, the throng of them that believed, had one heart and soul, and not so much as one was saying that, aught of his goods, was, his own, but they had all things common.

Romans 1:5Through whom we have received favour and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, in behalf of his name,

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27

The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →

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