Philippians 4:1

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Summary

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

Therefore

Philippians 3:20

2 Peter 3:11

And

Philippians 1:8

Philippians 2:26

My joy

So

Bible References

Therefore

Our citizenship, however, is in heaven, and it is from there that we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be

And

For God is my witness how much I long for all of you with the compassion that the Messiah Jesus provides.

For he has been longing for all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.

My joy

as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.

just as you have already understood us partially, so that on the Day of our Lord Jesus we can be your reason to boast, even as you are ours.

After all, who is our hope, joy, or reason for rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? It is you, isn't it?

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God's presence because of you?

So

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,

Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic

Those who are trusting in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be overthrown. They remain forever.

You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the person who endures to the end will be saved.

So Jesus told those Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are really my disciples.

You are already clean because of what I've spoken to you.

The believers continued to devote themselves to what the apostles were teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to times of prayer.

When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, and with hearty determination he kept encouraging all of them to remain faithful to the Lord,

strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God."

eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;

Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.

Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.

The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, relying on his mighty strength.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of the Messiah Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand mature, completely convinced of the entire will of God.

For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord.

So then, brothers, stand firm, and cling to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.

As for you, my child, be strong by the grace that is in the Messiah Jesus.

because we are the Messiah's partners only if we hold on to our original confidence to the end.

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us live our lives consistent with our confession of faith.

Let us continue to hold firmly to the hope that we confess without wavering, for the one who made the promise is faithful.

And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continuously be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people. Otherwise, you may fall from your secure position.

But you, dear friends, must continue to build your most holy faith for your own benefit. Furthermore, continue to pray in the Holy Spirit.

Because you have obeyed my command to endure, I will keep you from the hour of testing that is coming to the whole world to test those living on the earth.