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Philippians 2:18
So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Philippian believers, instructing them to share his joy as he prepares to be poured out like a drink offering on their faith. He issues this command immediately after describing his sacrificial service and before announcing his plan to send Timothy.
The words — The Greek χαίρετε (chairete) and συγχαίρετε (sugchairete) literally command the readers to "be glad" and "rejoice with" him. These verbs establish shared gladness as a deliberate, active response to his impending hardship.
The thread — The text’s emphasis on mutual rejoicing parallels James 1:2’s command to treat trials as pure joy and Paul’s later directive to rejoice in the Lord always in Philippians 4:4. This pattern of shared spiritual gladness also appears in Philippians 3:1.
Why it lands — The passage requires readers to actively participate in Paul’s joy rather than merely witness his suffering. Believers must align their emotional response with the advancement of the gospel despite personal cost.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
Cross-references
- James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- Philippians 3:1 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.
- Ephesians 3:13 So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.