Philippians 1:4

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“In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,”

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BSBPD

“In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“always, in every supplication of mine for you all, with joy making the supplication,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 1:4 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Luke 15:7In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
  2. Luke 15:10In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
  3. Romans 1:9God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
  4. Ephesians 1:14who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
  5. Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
  6. Philippians 2:2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
  7. Philippians 3:18For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
  8. Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
  9. Colossians 2:5For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.
  10. 1 Thessalonians 1:2We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
  11. 1 Thessalonians 2:19After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
  12. Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  13. 2 John 1:4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

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