Bible Strands
Philippians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul and Timothy address all the saints in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons, immediately after their opening identification and before they begin thanking God for them.
The words — The Greek terms χάρις (charis) and εἰρήνη (eirēnē) literally mean grace and peace, distributed ἀπό (apo) God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ to the recipients.
The thread — This exact greeting formula appears in Romans 1:7 and 2 Corinthians 1:2, while 1 Peter 1:2 links grace and peace to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctification by the Spirit.
Why it lands — The text explicitly names grace and peace as originating from both the Father and Jesus Christ, requiring the reader to acknowledge this dual divine source as the basis for all subsequent instruction and relationship.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Cross-references
- Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.