Philippians 2:1

Translations

Modern

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

Traditional

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

Literal

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any inner affections and compassions,

Latin

Si qua ergo consolatio in Christo, si quod solatium caritatis, si qua societas spiritus, si qua viscera miserationis:

Original

Greek

English

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

Notes

Philippians 2:1–2

If any ...? These are rhetorical questions that expect a “yes” answer. Paul is saying that if people have truly experienced Christ, they should live together with love, unity, and care for one another.

Philippians 2:1–11

During their persecution, Paul urges the Philippians to be united and live a humble life like Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
1 John 4:12
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us.
1 John 4:7–8
Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Colossians 2:2
…that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
1 Corinthians 12:13
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.
Ephesians 2:18–22
For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Galatians 4:6
And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
Acts 4:32
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
1 John 3:24
Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.

Parallels

Ephesians 2:11–18

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Bowels Fellowship Humility Philippians, Letter to the Spirit of God

Topics

Afflicted: Duty to The Bowels of the Sensibilities Church: Harmonious Fellowship of Communion with God Communion with God is Communion with the Holy Spirit Fellowship of the Righteous Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Sympathy: General Scriptures Concerning Unity in the Church

Philippians 2:1

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