Bible Strands
Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes from prison to the Philippian church, urging them to maintain a visible, unified witness whether or not he arrives to see them in person.
The words — πολιτεύεσθε (politeuesthe) carries the sense of "live as citizens," from the root of politeia (citizenship, polity), framing the Christian life as a public civic act rather than a private devotion.
The thread — Ephesians 4:1 pairs the same "worthy" (axiōs) language with "walk," and 1 Corinthians 16:13 echoes the "stand firm" imperative; 1 Corinthians 1:10 supplies the unity Paul demands here.
Why it lands — It asks for conduct that is verifiable at a distance: a communal, unshaken posture that Paul can confirm by report, not by presence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Cross-references
- Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
- Philippians 2:1 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,
- Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
- Jude 1:3 Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
- Ephesians 4:3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
- Romans 12:4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,