Philippians 1:4

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Summary

Philippians 1:4

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

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General references

1 Thessalonians 1:2

Bible References

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And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,

For God, whom I serve with my spirit by preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how continuously I mention you

The Spirit is the guarantee [the first installment, the pledge, a foretaste] of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own [purchased] possession [His believers], to the praise of His glory.

We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;

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make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love [toward one another], knit together in spirit, intent on one purpose [and living a life that reflects your faith and spreads the gospel—the good news regarding salvation through faith in Christ].

For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation],

Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.

For even though I am absent [from you] in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, delighted to see your good discipline [as you stand shoulder to shoulder and form a solid front] and to see the stability of your faith in Christ [your steadfast reliance on Him and your unwavering confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness].

For who is [the object of] our hope or joy or our victor’s wreath of triumphant celebration [when we stand] in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?

For I have had great joy and comfort and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints (God’s people) have been refreshed through you, my brother.

I was greatly delighted to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

General references

We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;