Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
Only live as citizens worthy of the good news of Christ: that whether coming and seeing you, whether being absent, I shall bear the things concerning you, that ye stand in one spirit, one soul, fighting together in faith of the good news;
New American Standard Bible
Only conduct yourselves in a manner
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;
Holman Bible
Just one thing: Live your life
International Standard Version
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
A Conservative Version
Only be citizens worthy of the good-news of the Christ, so that, whether having come and having seen you or being absent, I may hear things about you that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith o
American Standard Version
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you and 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;
Amplified
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one
An Understandable Version
So, [whatever happens], live your daily lives in such a way as to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain absent from you, I will hear about you, that you are standing firm in one spirit [i.e., united in purpose, and] contending with one mind for the faith of the Gospel [i.e., for the body of Christian teaching].
Anderson New Testament
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Christ, that, whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Bible in Basic English
Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;
Common New Testament
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Daniel Mace New Testament
only conduct yourselves in a manner becoming the gospel of Christ, that whether I come to see you, or else am absent, I may have this account of you, that you are stedfastly of the same resolution, and unanimously contend for the faith of the gospel,
Darby Translation
Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings;
Godbey New Testament
Only live worthily of the gospel of Christ: in order that, whether coming and seeing you or being absent, I hear those things concerning you, that you are standing in one spirit, with one soul contending for the faith of the gospel;
Goodspeed New Testament
Whatever happens, show yourselves citizens worthy of the good news of the Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am kept away and only hear news of you, I may know that you are standing firm with one spirit, one purpose, fighting side by side for faith in the good news.
John Wesley New Testament
Only let your behaviour be worthy the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear concerning you, that ye stand fast, in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
King James 2000
Only let your manner of life be as it becomes the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Only lead your lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent I hear {your circumstances}, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Modern King James verseion
Only let your conduct be as becomes the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you, or else am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
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 yet hear of you, that ye continue in one spirit, and in one soul laboring as we do to maintain the faith of the gospel,
Moffatt New Testament
Only, do lead a life that is worthy of the gospel of Christ. Whether I come and see you or only hear of you in absence, let me know you are standing firm in a common spirit, fighting side by side like one man for the faith of the gospel.
Montgomery New Testament
Only do lead lives worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come to see you or hear reports concerning you in my absence, I may know that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul, enlisted in a common struggle for the faith of the gospel,
NET Bible
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
New Heart English Bible
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Noyes New Testament
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or remain absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Sawyer New Testament
Only conduct yourselves as citizens worthily of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand firm in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
The Emphasized Bible
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;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Only conduct yourselves worthily as 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 soul wrestling together in the faith of the gospel;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Under all circumstances let your lives be worthy of the Good News of the Christ: so that, whether I come and see you, or whether I hear of your affairs at a distance, I may know that you are standing firm, animated by one spirit, and joining with one heart in a common struggle for the Faith taught by the Good News,
Webster
Only let your manner of life 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;
Weymouth New Testament
Only let the lives you live be worthy of the Good News of the Christ, in order that, whether I come and see you or, being absent, only hear of you, I may know that you are standing fast in one spirit and with one mind, fighting shoulder to shoulder for the faith of the Good News.
Williams New Testament
Only you must practice living lives that are worthy of the good news, so that whether I come and see you or stay away, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, and that with one purpose you are continuing to cooperate in the fight for faith in the good news.
World English Bible
Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Worrell New Testament
Only demean yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the Gospel;
Worsley New Testament
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;
Youngs Literal Translation
Only worthily of the good news of the Christ conduct ye yourselves, that, whether having come and seen you, whether being absent I may hear of the things concerning you, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul, striving together for the faith of the good news,
Themes
Christian conduct » Advice concerning
Christian conduct » Striving for the faith
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
Gospel » General references to
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Earnestly contend for the faith of
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Have their conversation becoming
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In striving for the faith of the gospel
Topics
Interlinear
Hina
ὅτι
Hoti
Usage: 764
Eido
Peri
heis
εἷς
heis
Usage: 188
Devotionals
Devotionals about Philippians 1:27
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 1:27
Images Philippians 1:27
Prayers for Philippians 1:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living Is Christ
26 That your boasting may abound in Jesus Christ in me, for my coming again to you. 27 Only live as citizens worthy of the good news of Christ: that whether coming and seeing you, whether being absent, I shall bear the things concerning you, that ye stand in one spirit, one soul, fighting together in faith of the good news; 28 And terrified in nothing by them being hostile to you: which to them is truly an indication of destruction, and to you of salvation, and this from God.
Cross References
Ephesians 4:1
Therefore I, the imprisoned in the Lord, beseech you to walk Worthy of the calling which ye were called,
Jude 1:3
Dearly beloved, making all diligence to write to you of the common salvation, I had necessity to write to you, beseeching to fight for the faith once delivered to the holy ones.
Acts 4:32
And the heart and soul of the multitude of them believing were one: and not one said any of the things being to him to be his own; but all were common to them.
1 Corinthians 1:10
And I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same, and there be no divisions in you; and ye be set in order in the same mind and in the same knowledge.
2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, dearly beloved, expecting these, be earnest, spotless and blameless, to be found by him in peace.
Psalm 122:3
Jerusalem was built as a city, joined to it together.
Psalm 133:1
Song of ascensions to David. Behold, how good and how pleasant the dwelling of brethren even together.
Proverbs 22:23
For Jehovah will contend their contention, and rob the soul to those robbing them.
Jeremiah 32:39
And I gave to them one heart and one way, to fear me all the days, for good to them and to their sons after them.
Matthew 12:25
And Jesus knowing their reflections, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.
John 17:20-21
And I ask not for these alone, but also for them believing in me through their word;
Acts 2:46
And in the day persevering unanimously in the temple, and breaking bread in the house, they partook of food with lively joy and simplicity of heart,
Acts 24:24
And after certain days, Felix, having been present with Drusilla his wife, being a Jewess, sent for Paul and heard him of the faith in Christ.
Romans 1:5
By whom we received grace and sending forth, to the obedience of faith in all nations for his name:
Romans 1:9
For my witness is God, whom I serve in my spirit in the good news of his Son, so that continually I make mention of you, always supplicating in my prayers;
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the good news of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to all believing; both to the Jew first, and the Greek.
Romans 10:8
But what does it say? The word is near thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we proclaim;
Romans 12:4-5
For as in one body we have many members, and all members have not the same action:
Romans 15:16
For me to be the, workman of Jesus Christ to the nations, offering in sacrifice the good news of God, that the bringing forward of the nations be acceptable, consecrated in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:29
And I know that, coming to you, I shall come in the completion of the praise of the good news of Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the one body, being many, is one body: so also is Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be stable, unmoved, abounding in the work of the Lord always, knowing that our fatigue is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Watch ye, stand in the faith, be manly, be strengthened..
2 Corinthians 4:4
In whom the God of this world blinded the minds of the unbelieving, so that the enlightening of the good news of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, does not enlighten them.
2 Corinthians 9:13
By the proof of this service honouring God for the subjection of your assent to the good news of Christ, and to the simplicity of mutual participation to them and to all;
2 Corinthians 13:11
As to the rest, brethren, rejoice. Be adjusted, be comforted, think the same, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall with you.
Galatians 1:7
Which is not another; except some are troubling you, and wishing to pervert the good news of Christ.
Ephesians 1:13
In whom ye also, having heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation: in whom also having believed, ye were sealed by the holy Spirit of solemn promise,
Ephesians 1:15
For this, I also, having heard the faith among you in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the holy,
Ephesians 4:3-6
Striving earnestly to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Philippians 2:1-2
If therefore any consolation in Christ, if any encouragement of love, if any mutual participation of the Spirit, if any compassions and mercies,
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, as ye have always listened, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, with fear and tremor effect your own salvation.
Philippians 2:24
And I have trusted in the Lord that I myself also shall come quickly.
Philippians 3:18-1
(For many walk, of whom I said to you often, and now also say weeping, the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Colossians 1:4
Having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and love to all the holy,
Colossians 1:10
For you to walk worthy of the Lord in all pleasing behavior, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
As ye know how each one of you, as a father his children, comforting and encouraging, and testifying,
1 Thessalonians 3:6
And now Timothy having come to us from you, and having announced to us the good news, your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance. of us always, greatly desiring to see us, as we also you:
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Therefore as to the rest, brethren we ask you, and beseech in the Lord Jesus, as ye received from us how ye must walk and please God, that ye may more abound.
1 Timothy 1:11
According to the good news of the glory of the blessed God, with which I was entrusted.
1 Timothy 1:19
Having faith, and a good consciousness; which some having rejected concerning faith suffered shipwreck:
2 Timothy 4:7
I have contended earnestly the good contest, I have completed the course, I have kept the faith:
Titus 2:10
Not purloining, but showing all good faith; that they may adorn the doctrine of the Saviour our God in all things.
James 3:18
And the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those making peace.
2 Peter 1:4-9
(By which the greatest and precious promises are bestowed upon us: that by these ye might be having escaped from the corruption in the world through eager desires.)
2 Peter 3:11
Therefore all these being dissolved, of what race ought ye to be in holy turning round and devotion,
3 John 1:3-4
For I was greatly rejoiced, the brethren coming and testifying to thy truth, as thou walkest about in the truth.