Philippians 3:1

Modern

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

Traditional

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Literal

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you indeed is not troublesome to me, and is secure for you.

Latin

De cetero, fratres mei, gaudete in Domino. Eadem vobis scribere, mihi quidem non pigrum, vobis autem necessarium.

Greek

English

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

rejoice in the Lord: This theme appears again in 4:4 (see also 1:18; 2:17–18, 28; 4:10).
the same things: The meaning here is unclear. It might refer to:
1. the recent encouragement to rejoice in the Lord;
2. the earlier advice to follow Christ’s example (2:1–18);
3. Paul’s encouragement in general; or
4. the upcoming warning about threats to their faith.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 5:11
Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
James 1:2
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Joel 2:23
Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
2 Peter 1:12–15
Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice at all times.
2 Peter 3:1
Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.