Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
2 I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
3 Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- KJV
- Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
- WEB
- Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
- ASV
- Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
- DARBY
- So that, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, thus stand fast in [the] Lord, beloved.
- BLB
- Therefore my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved.
- ÅB
- Derfor, mine brødre, som jeg elsker og lenges etter, min glede og min krans, stå slik fast i Herren, mine elskede!
- OTB
- Derfor, mine kjære brødre og søstre, som jeg elsker og lengter etter, min glede og krone, stå fast i Herren på denne måten, mine elskede venner.
- B1930
- Derfor, mine brødre, som jeg elsker og lenges efter, min glede og min krans, stå således fast i Herren, mine elskede!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Philippians 1:27
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,
Read in context1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
Read in contextPsalms 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Read in contextPhilippians 2:16
as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
Read in context1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Read in contextHebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
Read in contextJohn 15:3–4
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
Read in contextPhilippians 1:8
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
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