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always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
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Prayer Characterized by Joy
Multiple commentators highlight that "joy" is the keynote of the entire letter to the Philippians. Paul's prayer is not somber but joyful, even though he is in prison. This joy stems from his confidence in God's work among the believers, demonstrating that Christian joy can and should permeate our prayers, regardless of our personal circumstances.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Always. There is much emphasis in the expressions used here. Paul labors to show them that he never forgot them; that he always remembered…
With joy (μετα χαρας). Keynote of the Epistle. Paul is a happy prisoner as in Philippi when he and Silas sang praises at midnight …
19th Century
Anglican
I thank my God . . .—These verses, rendered more accurately, are as follows: I thank my God in all my remembrance of you at al…
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Paul begins his letter by thanking God for his readers—a pattern followed in all his letters except Galatians. With the Philippians Paul had a warm…
16th Century
Protestant
Always in every prayer. Connect the words in this manner: “Always presenting prayer for you all in every prayer of mine.” For as …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Always in every prayer of mine for you all The apostle was a praying believer, and a praying minister: notwithstandi…
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The highest honour of the most eminent ministers is to be servants of Christ. And those who are not truly saints on earth will never be saints in h…
13th Century
Catholic
This letter is divided into a greeting and a message (). In the greeting, Paul does three things:
