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Philippians 1:27 — Meaning and Application
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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; "
Philippians 1:27
Verse in Context
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And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
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;
And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
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Philippians 1:1
"Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:"
Philippians 1:2
"Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:3
"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,"
Philippians 1:4
"Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,"
Philippians 1:5
"For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;"
Philippians 1:6
"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
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