Philippians 1:21
For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
King James Version (1769) · public domain Philippians 1:21
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About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is Paul's warmest letter, written from prison to the church he loved most. Its theme is joy — joy in Christ that holds steady through hardship, conflict and even chains.
Its 4 chapters hold some of the Bible's most memorized lines: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13), and the peace of God that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). The letter contains an early Christian hymn about Christ's humility — "who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God" — which scholars believe was already sung in worship before Paul wrote. Philippians also gives the church its most famous passage on anxiety, and its closing call to dwell on "whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure" has become a household phrase.
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Key themes in Philippians
- Joy
- Humility
- Unity
- Contentment
- Suffering
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Popular Verses from Philippians
- Philippians 1:21 For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
- Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
- Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Book of Philippians about?
Philippians is Paul's letter of joy, written from prison. It urges believers to rejoice in Christ, to imitate his humility, and to find contentment and peace in every circumstance.
How many chapters are in Philippians?
The Epistle to the Philippians has 4 chapters and 104 verses in the King James Version (1769).