Philippians 1:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:27 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:27 — 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;”
— Philippians 1:27 (KJV)
Philippians 1:27 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 1:27
“Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. labouring...: or, striving complete: or, filled”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:27: let, christ, may
“I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:27: whether, come, see
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. kept...: Heb. bound”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:27: let, whether, else
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:27: let, come, see
“That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:27: let, come, see
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