Philippians 1:27

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;

Revised Version 1895

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

26that your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

28and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God;

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Cross References

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

Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Jeremiah 32:39and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever; for the good of them, and of their children after them:

John 17:20Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word;

Acts 4:32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Romans 1:5through whom we received grace and apostleship, unto obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name’s sake:

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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