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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/philippians/1.htm">New International Version</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nlt/philippians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. <a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace! <a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours! <a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. <a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours! <a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! <a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from our LORD Jesus Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Grace be with you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.<CM> <a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Grace and peace unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.<CM> <a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Grace and peace be with you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> grace be unto you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/parallel/philippians/1-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=11" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Greetings from Paul and Timothy</a> 1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2<a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: Charis (N-NFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">Grace</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnē (N-NFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">peace</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> 3I thank my God every time I remember you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">1 Corinthians 1:3</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-2.htm">2 Corinthians 1:2</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/galatians/1-3.htm">Galatians 1:3</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/ephesians/1-2.htm">Ephesians 1:2</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-2.htm">Colossians 1:2</a> To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a> Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-2.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:2</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">2 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a> To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. <a href="/philemon/1-3.htm">Philemon 1:3</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">1 Peter 1:2</a> 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. <a href="/2_peter/1-2.htm">2 Peter 1:2</a> Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. <a href="/jude/1-2.htm">Jude 1:2</a> Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a> To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-2.htm">2 Corinthians 1:2</a> Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">1 Peter 1:2</a> Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-2.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-23.htm">Peace</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Peace</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 1</div>1. <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,</a> 9. <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">daily praying for their increase in grace;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;</a> 21. <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;</a> 27. <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">exhorting them to unity;</a> 28. <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">and to fortitude in persecution.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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"Grace" (charis) was a typical Greek greeting, while "peace" (shalom) was a traditional Hebrew greeting. This combination signifies the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in Christ. Theologically, "grace" refers to the unmerited favor of God, a central theme in Paul's teachings, emphasizing salvation as a gift from God (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). "Peace" denotes the reconciliation between God and humanity through Christ, as well as the inner tranquility that believers experience (<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>).from God our Father This phrase highlights the intimate relationship believers have with God, who is not only the Creator but also a loving Father. The concept of God as Father is rooted in the Old Testament (<a href="/isaiah/63-16.htm">Isaiah 63:16</a>) but is more fully developed in the New Testament, where believers are adopted into God's family through faith in Christ (<a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a>). This familial relationship assures believers of God's care, provision, and guidance.and the Lord Jesus Christ The title "Lord" (Kyrios) affirms the divinity and authority of Jesus, a central confession of the early church (<a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a>). "Jesus" is His human name, meaning "Yahweh saves," and "Christ" (Christos) is the Greek equivalent of "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." This full title underscores the dual nature of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>). The conjunction "and" signifies the equality and unity of the Father and the Son in the Godhead, a foundational doctrine of the Trinity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Philippians. He was a key figure in the early Christian church and wrote many of the New Testament epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, the Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. This church was one of the first European Christian communities established by Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The first person of the Trinity, the source of grace and peace. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lord_jesus_christ.htm">Lord Jesus Christ</a> The second person of the Trinity, through whom grace and peace are given. 5. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A significant city in Macedonia, where Paul established a church during his second missionary journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_grace_and_peace.htm">Understanding Grace and Peace</a> Grace is the unmerited favor of God, a gift that cannot be earned. Peace is the tranquility and assurance that comes from a right relationship with God. <a href="/topical/s/source_of_grace_and_peace.htm">Source of Grace and Peace</a> Both grace and peace originate from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, highlighting the divine source of these blessings. <a href="/topical/t/theological_significance.htm">Theological Significance</a> The greeting underscores the unity of the Father and the Son in the work of salvation and the believer's life. <a href="/topical/p/practical_implications.htm">Practical Implications</a> As recipients of grace and peace, Christians are called to live in a manner that reflects these gifts, promoting peace and extending grace to others. <a href="/topical/d/daily_reflection.htm">Daily Reflection</a> Believers should daily seek to experience and share the grace and peace of God in their interactions and personal spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 1</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_second_blessing.htm">What is the second blessing?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_nature_of_the_godhead.htm">What is the nature of the Godhead?</a> <a href="/q/what's_in_luther's_small_catechism.htm">Do Catholics attain salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_ontological_trinity.htm">What defines the Ontological Trinity in Christian theology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>[2.Statement of St. Paul's condition at Rome (<a href="/context/philippians/1-12.htm" title="But I would you should understand, brothers, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel;">Philippians 1:12-26</a>).(1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwill (<a href="/context/philippians/1-12.htm" title="But I would you should understand, brothers, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel;">Philippians 1:12-18</a>).(2) HIS REJOICING THEREAT; his desire to depart and be with Christ, and his confidence, nevertheless, that he will abide in the flesh and see them again (<a href="/context/philippians/1-19.htm" title="For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,">Philippians 1:19-26</a>).](12-18) In these verses St. Paul, evidently anxious that the Philippians should not "faint at his tribulations for them" (comp. <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm" title="Why I desire that you faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.">Ephesians 3:13</a>), points out that his imprisonment tended to further the gospel: first, directly, by the opportunity which it afforded him of preaching, and next, indirectly, by the stimulus which it gave to the preaching of others, whether "of envy and strife" or "of good will." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Grace be unto you, and peace. This combination of the Greek and Hebrew salutations is the common form in St. Paul's earlier Epistles; in the pastoral Epistles "mercy" is added. Grace is the favor of God, free and sovereign, which rests on the faithful Christian, and brings the gift of peace; which is, first, reconciliation with God and, secondly, the childlike confidence and trustful hope which result from faith in Christ's atonement. From God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. God the Father is the first Author of our salvation; God the Son, the Word made flesh, brought the message of peace from heaven, and reconciled us to God. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Grace Χάρις (Charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. peace εἰρήνη (eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Father Πατρὸς (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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