Philippians 1:27

Only behave worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of you, that ye stand firm in one Spirit, striving together as with one soul for the saith of the gospel;

1770 John Worsley NT

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 rejoicing in Christ Jesus may abound through me, by my coming to you again.

28and are in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is a demonstration of ruin to them, but to you of salvation, and this from God.

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Cross References

John 17:20Nor do I pray for these only, but for them also that shall believe on me through their word.

Acts 4:32And the heart and soul of the multitude that believed was one: no one called any of his possessions his own property, but they had all things common.

Romans 1:5by whom we have received grace and apostleship to preach the obedience of faith for his name's sake, to all nations;

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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