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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And likewise you also be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You too, <i>I urge you,</i> rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And you too, <i>I urge you,</i> rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And you also, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You too, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In the same way, you should be glad and rejoice with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />For this same reason you also should be filled with joy and share that joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the same way, you too must be glad and share your joy with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In the same way, you also should rejoice and share your joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, you also rejoice, and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And I bid you also share my gladness, and congratulate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />because of this you also rejoice and are glad with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And likewise you also be glad and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> because of this do ye also rejoice and joy with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And do ye also rejoice at the same, and rejoice together with me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And for the selfsame thing do you also rejoice, and congratulate with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And over this same thing, you also should rejoice and give thanks, together with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In the same way you also should rejoice and share your joy with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and in the same way you also must be glad and rejoice with me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Likewise you also must be happy and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Rejoice and triumph with me in this way also.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />In like manner do you also rejoice, and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />but you also rejoice in this same thing, and rejoice along with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />In like manner do ye also joy and rejoice with me.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and you too should be glad and congratulate me upon that account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And I bid you also share my gladness, and congratulate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and in the same thing do ye also rejoice, and rejoice with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And <i>for</i> the same <i>cause</i> do ye also rejoice, and congratulate with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/2-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=414" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Shining as Stars</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">So</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">too</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairete (V-PMA-2P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">should be glad</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4796.htm" title="4796: synchairete (V-PMA-2P) -- To rejoice with, congratulate. From sun and chairo; to sympathize in gladness, congratulate.">rejoice with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">19</span>Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">1 Peter 4:13</a></span><br />But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9</a></span><br />How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a></span><br />Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a></span><br />I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a></span><br />So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41</a></span><br />The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a></span><br />Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the same cause also do you joy, and rejoice with me.</p><p class="hdg">do.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a></b></br> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed <i>is</i> not grievous, but for you <i>it is</i> safe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></b></br> Rejoice in the Lord alway: <i>and</i> again I say, Rejoice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">Ephesians 3:13</a></b></br> Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Congratulate</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Part</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Share</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Congratulate</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Part</a> <a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Share</a> <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So you too</b><br>This phrase indicates a continuation of thought from the previous verses, where Paul discusses his own joy and sacrifice. The "you" refers to the Philippian believers, highlighting the communal aspect of the Christian faith. Paul often emphasizes unity and shared experiences within the body of Christ, as seen in other letters like <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where he describes the church as one body with many parts.<p><b>should be glad</b><br>The call to be glad is an exhortation to adopt a mindset of joy, regardless of circumstances. This reflects a recurring theme in Paul's writings, where joy is not dependent on external situations but is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>). The Philippians are encouraged to find joy in their faith and in their relationship with Paul, who is their spiritual mentor and apostle.<p><b>and rejoice</b><br>Rejoicing is a deeper expression of joy, often associated with worship and gratitude. In the cultural context of the time, rejoicing was a communal activity, often expressed in gatherings and celebrations. Paul is urging the Philippians to actively express their joy, which aligns with the biblical principle of rejoicing in the Lord always (<a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>).<p><b>with me</b><br>Paul invites the Philippians to share in his joy, despite his imprisonment. This reflects the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities, where believers supported and encouraged one another. The phrase underscores the idea of shared suffering and shared joy, a theme also found in <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a>, where Paul instructs believers to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. This mutual sharing is a reflection of the unity and love that should characterize the church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians. He is in prison at the time of writing, yet he expresses joy and encourages others to do the same.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. They are known for their strong faith and support of Paul's ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a></b><br>A Roman colony and a significant city in Macedonia, where Paul established one of the first Christian communities in Europe.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>Mentioned earlier in the chapter, he is a close companion of Paul and is being sent to the Philippians to encourage them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/epaphroditus.htm">Epaphroditus</a></b><br>A member of the Philippian church who brought gifts to Paul and is mentioned later in the chapter as someone who risked his life for the work of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_unity.htm">Joy in Unity</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes the importance of rejoicing together as a community. This unity in joy strengthens the body of Christ and reflects the love of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_trials.htm">Rejoicing in Trials</a></b><br>Despite his imprisonment, Paul finds reasons to rejoice. This teaches us that joy is not dependent on our circumstances but on our relationship with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_others.htm">Encouragement to Others</a></b><br>By encouraging the Philippians to rejoice with him, Paul sets an example of how we can uplift others by sharing our joy and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacrifice.htm">The Role of Sacrifice</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Philippians 2</a> highlights Christ's humility and sacrifice. Our joy should be rooted in the understanding of Christ's work and our willingness to serve others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth_through_joy.htm">Spiritual Growth through Joy</a></b><br>Rejoicing in the Lord fosters spiritual growth and maturity, helping us to develop a Christ-like character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_joy.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on joy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ecclesiastes_11_7-8_align_with_self-denial.htm">In Ecclesiastes 11:7-8, how does the encouragement to enjoy life reconcile with passages elsewhere that emphasize self-denial or suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_suffer_long.htm">Psalm 30:11-12: If mourning is truly turned to dancing, why do faithful believers throughout history often remain in prolonged suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_character_show_your_faith.htm">How should we respond to persecution for our faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Do ye joy . . .</span>--The Epistle lays great stress on joy, not only as a privilege, but as a duty, following from Christian faith and proving its reality. Joy is in itself natural in the first thoughts of childhood and youth; it is apt to be chequered or even destroyed by the second thoughts of fuller experience of life, as darkened by suffering, sin, and death; but in the third and deepest thoughts of the Christian, recognising these darker elements of life, but knowing that they were not in the beginning, and shall not be in the end, joy comes back, solemnised but deepened into thankfulness. A Christianity which has no power to rejoice, either in flashes of joy amidst tribulation, or, better still, in the calm steady light of cheerfulness, may be true, but is imperfect. It has not yet entered into the promise given by our Lord Himself of the "joy which no man taketh from us" (<a href="/john/16-22.htm" title="And you now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you.">John 16:22</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me</span>; or, as R.V., <span class="accented">in the manner</span>. Their joy is to be like his, to mingle with his joy. The second clause may be rendered, as in Ver. 17, "and congratulate me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸ</span> <span class="translit">(auto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hymeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">too</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">should be glad</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίρετε</span> <span class="translit">(chairete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoice with</span><br /><span class="grk">συνχαίρετέ</span> <span class="translit">(synchairete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4796.htm">Strong's 4796: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rejoice with, congratulate. From sun and chairo; to sympathize in gladness, congratulate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me.</span><br /><span class="grk">μοι</span> <span class="translit">(moi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/2-18.htm">Philippians 2:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/2-18.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 2:18 In the same way you also rejoice (Philipp. Phil. 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