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Philippians 4:22
All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul and his companions write to the Philippian believers from imprisonment as they conclude their letter. The passage shifts from a general command to greet all believers to a specific mention of imperial servants.
The words — ἀσπάζονται (aspazontai) translates literally to "greet," and ἅγιοι (hagioi) means "saints." The text specifies that οἱ ἐκ τοῦ Καίσαρος (ek tou Kaisaros), or "those from the household of Caesar," are included in this greeting.
The thread — The greeting pattern echoes Paul's earlier instruction to the Romans in Romans 16:16 and connects to his imprisonment testimony in Philippians 1:13. These references establish a consistent pattern of extending Christian fellowship across social and political boundaries.
Why it lands — The text places imperial servants within the same greeting circuit as local believers, demanding recognition that Christ's lordship extends into the highest levels of state power. It requires the reader to abandon social divisions and extend Christian fellowship to those in positions of authority.
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The Greek words
King James Version
All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesar’s household.
Cross-references
- Philippians 1:13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 13:13 All the saints send you greetings.
- Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.
- Acts 9:13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.
- Hebrews 13:24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.
- 1 Peter 5:13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
- 3 John 1:14 Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.