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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> In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy <a href="/nlt/philippians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, <a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, <a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> always making the supplication with joy in my every supplication for all of you, <a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, <a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, <a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, <a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, <a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, <a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, <a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> always offering every prayer of mine with joy [and with specific requests] for all of you, <a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, <a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, <a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, <a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And whenever I mention you in my prayers, it makes me happy. <a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, <a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Every time I pray for all of you, I do it with joy. <a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and every time I pray for you all, I pray with joy <a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> always praying joyfully in every one of my prayers for all of you <a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, <a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you <a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> always in every prayer of mine for all of you, making my requests with joy, <a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> always when offering any prayer on behalf of you all, finding a joy in offering it. <a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> always, in every supplication of mine for you all, with joy making the supplication, <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> always making the supplication with joy in my every supplication for all of you, <a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> always, in every supplication of mine for you all, with joy making the supplication, <a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Always in all my prayer for you all with joy making prayer,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all, with joy; <a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> always, in all my prayers, making supplication for all of you with joy, <a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In all my prayers for you, I make supplication with joy, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For in all my prayers for your sakes, as I rejoice, I make petitions<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> always in every supplication of mine for you all, making my supplication with joy? <a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> always in all my prayer with joy making supplication, <a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> always in every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy, <a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and I never pray without praying for you all with joy, for your liberality to the gospel, <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> always when offering any prayer on behalf of you all, finding a joy in offering it. <a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> always, in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all, making supplication with joy? <a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (always making supplication for you all with joy <a href="/parallel/philippians/1-4.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=21" 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">Thanksgiving and Prayer</a> 3I thank my God every time I remember you. 4<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/1162.htm" title="1162: deēsei (N-DFS) -- Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition.">prayer</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">always</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poioumenos (V-PPM-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1162.htm" title="1162: deēsin (N-AFS) -- Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition.">pray</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy,</a> 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,…<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="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2-3</a> We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers / and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3-4</a> We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, / because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— <a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Ephesians 1:15-16</a> For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, / I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Romans 1:9-10</a> God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you / in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">2 Timothy 1:3</a> I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers. <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4</a> I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers, <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:11</a> To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a> About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a> As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. <a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalm 55:17</a> Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. <a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1-2</a> I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Always in every prayer of my for you all making request with joy,in.<a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-11</a> And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; … See on<a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Romans 1:9</a> For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;<a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Ephesians 1:14</a> Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2</a> We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;with.<a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a> Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.<a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Philippians 3:18</a> (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:<a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a> Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Always</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Making</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Requests</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Supplication</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Always</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-8.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Making</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Request</a> <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Requests</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Supplication</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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The phrase "every prayer" indicates the consistency and regularity of his intercessions. The Philippians were among the first European converts, and their church was established during Paul's second missionary journey (<a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12-40</a>). This connection underscores the personal bond Paul felt with them. The use of "all of you" emphasizes the inclusivity of his prayers, showing no favoritism and reflecting the unity he desires for the church.I always pray The word "always" highlights the continual nature of Paul's prayers, suggesting a lifestyle of prayer rather than sporadic moments. This reflects the biblical exhortation to "pray without ceasing" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a>). Paul's example here is a model for believers, demonstrating the importance of persistent prayer in the life of a Christian. His prayers are not just for their needs but also for their spiritual growth and perseverance in the faith.with joy Joy is a recurring theme in the letter to the Philippians, mentioned multiple times throughout the epistle. This joy is not dependent on circumstances, as Paul writes from prison, but is rooted in his relationship with Christ and the fellowship he shares with the believers. The joy Paul experiences is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is a testament to the transformative power of the gospel. His joy in prayer reflects the deep affection and gratitude he has for the Philippians, who have been partners in the gospel from the first day until now (<a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5</a>).<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 is writing from prison, yet he expresses joy and gratitude in his prayers for the Philippian believers. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, the Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. They were known for their strong faith and partnership in the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> A central theme in this verse, highlighting Paul's consistent and joyful intercession for the Philippians. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joy.htm">Joy</a> A key emotion expressed by Paul, despite his circumstances, reflecting the deep spiritual connection and affection he has for the Philippians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_joyful_prayer.htm">The Power of Joyful Prayer</a> Joy in prayer is a powerful testimony of faith. Despite his imprisonment, Paul’s joy in praying for others shows the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. <a href="/topical/i/intercessory_prayer_as_a_ministry.htm">Intercessory Prayer as a Ministry</a> Paul’s example teaches us the importance of interceding for others. Our prayers can be a source of encouragement and strength for fellow believers. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_prayer.htm">Consistency in Prayer</a> Paul’s consistent prayer life is a model for us. Regular, joyful prayer should be a foundational practice in our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_connection.htm">Community and Connection</a> The joy Paul expresses is rooted in his deep connection with the Philippian church. Building strong, supportive Christian communities can enhance our prayer lives and spiritual joy.<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_does_'wall_of_fire'_mean.htm">What does 'Give Thanks in Everything' mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_pray_if_belief_brings_good_things.htm">Why do you have to pray for things, can you just believe that good things will happen to you? My life turned out great, I did not pray for things.</a> <a href="/q/how_to_find_joy_and_unity_in_christ.htm">How can we find joy and unity in Christ?</a> <a href="/q/purpose_of_second_council_of_nicea.htm">Do I remember you fondly every time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy. Perhaps the first part of this verse is better joined with Ver. 3, "I thank my God... always in every prayer of mine for you all;" so Bishop Lightfoot The Greek word for "prayer" and "request "is the same, better rendered "my supplication," he as the R.V.; it implies not merely a lifting up of the heart to God, but an earnest entreaty for a necessary gift. We meet now for the first time with that "joy" which is the keynote of this Epistle. "Summa epistolae, Gaudeo; gaudete;" so Bengel, who continues, "This Epistle of joy well follows that to the Ephesians, where love reigns. 'The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy.' Joy gives life to prayer." <a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. every πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. prayer δεήσει (deēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. all πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. of you, ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. I μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. always πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. pray δέησιν (deēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. joy, χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/1-4.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 1:4 Always in every request of mine (Philipp. Phil. 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