Translations
Modern
In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
Traditional
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Literal
…always in my every supplication for all of you, making the supplication with joy,
Latin
…semper in cunctis orationibus meis pro omnibus vobis, cum gaudio deprecationem faciens,
Original
Greek
English
In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
Notes
Paul felt joy because the Philippians partnered with him to spread the good news about Jesus. Paul was confident that God would continue his good work in them.
Paul thanks God for the recipients and prays for them. This is Paul's usual practice when writing letters.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gratitude Philippians, Letter to the
Topics
Church: Harmonious Fellowship of Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer by Ministers for Their People Joy of Paul, when he Prayed for the Philippian Christians Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Memories Ministers: should be Prayerful Thankfulness: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others Thanksgiving: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others