Philippians 4:1

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“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.”

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“So then, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand ye in the Lord, beloved.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 4:1 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 31:36Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown.
  2. Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
  3. Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
  4. Matthew 10:22You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
  5. John 8:31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
  6. John 15:3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
  7. Acts 2:42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
  8. Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
  9. Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
  10. Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
  11. 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, 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.
  12. 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
  13. 2 Corinthians 1:14as you have already understood us in part, so that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.
  14. Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
  15. Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
  16. Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
  17. Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, 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,
  18. Philippians 2:16as 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.
  19. Philippians 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
  20. Philippians 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
  21. Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
  22. 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?
  23. 1 Thessalonians 3:8For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
  24. 1 Thessalonians 3:13so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

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