Philippians 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 4:1 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 4:1 — KJV
“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”
— Philippians 4:1 (KJV)
Philippians 4:1 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 4:1
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:1: therefore, brethren, beloved
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace. feasts: or, solemn, or, set times”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:1: therefore, joy, fast
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:1: therefore, brethren, stand
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:1: therefore, brethren, lord
“Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:1: therefore, stand, lord
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