Philippians 1:27

25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

26 so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.

29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
KJV
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;
WEB
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;
ASV
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;
DARBY
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;
BLB
Only conduct yourselves worthily of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether having come and having seen you⁺, or being absent, I might hear the things concerning you⁺, that you⁺ stand firm in one spirit, contending together with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
ÅB
Bare før deres liv slik som verdig er for Kristi evangelium, for at jeg, enten jeg kommer og ser dere, eller jeg er fraværende, må få høre om dere at dere står fast i én Ånd, så dere med én sjel kjemper sammen for troen på evangeliet
OTB
Bare før dere på en måte som er verdig Kristi evangelium, slik at enten jeg kommer og ser dere eller bare hører om dere i mitt fravær, vil jeg vite at dere står fast i én ånd, stridende sammen som én for troen på evangeliet
B1930
Bare før eders liv således som verdig er for Kristi evangelium, forat jeg, enten jeg kommer og ser eder, eller jeg er fraværende, må få høre om eder at I står fast i én Ånd, så I med én sjel kjemper sammen for troen på evangeliet

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Ephesians 4:1

    As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

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  • 1 Corinthians 16:13–14

    Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

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  • 2 Peter 3:14

    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

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  • 1 Corinthians 1:10

    I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

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  • Philippians 2:1–2

    Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

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  • Colossians 1:10

    so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

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  • Jude 1:3

    Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.

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  • Ephesians 4:3–6

    and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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