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It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/nlt/philippians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. <a href="/esv/philippians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. <a href="/bsb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you indeed is not troublesome to me, and is safe for you. <a href="/kjv/philippians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/nasb/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/lsb/philippians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/amp/philippians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Finally, my fellow believers, continue to rejoice and delight in the LORD. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/csb/philippians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a protection for you. <a href="/asv/philippians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe. <a href="/cev/philippians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, my dear friends, be glad that you belong to the Lord. It doesn't bother me to write the same things to you that I have written before. In fact, it is for your own good. <a href="/erv/philippians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe. <a href="/gwt/philippians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now then, brothers and sisters, be joyful in the Lord. It's no trouble for me to write the same things to you, and it's for your safety. <a href="/gnt/philippians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> In conclusion, my friends, be joyful in your union with the Lord. I don't mind repeating what I have written before, and you will be safer if I do so. <a href="/isv/philippians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> So then, my brothers, keep on rejoicing in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you; indeed, it is for your safety. <a href="/net/philippians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/nheb/philippians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me, and is a safeguard for you. <a href="/wbt/philippians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/philippians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/philippians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> As to the rest, my brothers, rejoice in the LORD; indeed, [it] is not tiresome to me to write to you the same things, and for you [is] sure. <a href="/blb/philippians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you indeed is not troublesome to me, and is safe for you. <a href="/ylt/philippians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord; the same things to write to you to me indeed is not tiresome, and for you is sure; <a href="/slt/philippians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me is not slothful, and to you safe.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not wearisome, but to you it is necessary. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Concerning other things, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is certainly not tiresome for me to write the same things to you, but for you, it is not necessary. <a href="/nabre/philippians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no burden for me but is a safeguard for you. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> HENCEFORTH, my brethren, rejoice in our LORD. It does not bother me to write the same things to you, because they enlighten you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore, my brethren, rejoice in Our Lord; it is not tedious to me as I write these same things to you, because they protect you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is to me indeed not burdensome; but for you it is safe.<CM> <a href="/godbey/philippians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you indeed is not burdensome to me, but it is safe to you. <a href="/haweis/philippians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> MOREOVER, brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but is safe for you. <a href="/mace/philippians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord, it is not uneasy to me to write what I have already said, and it is an advantage to you. <a href="/wey/philippians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution. <a href="/worrell/philippians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you to me, indeed, is not irksome, while for you it is safe. <a href="/worsley/philippians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and for you it is safe. <a href="/parallel/philippians/3-1.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=516" 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/3.htm">Righteousness through Faith</a> 1<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/3063.htm" title="3063: loipon (Adj-ANS) -- Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.">Finally,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</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.">rejoice</a> <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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord.</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">It is no</a> <a href="/greek/3636.htm" title="3636: oknēron (Adj-NNS) -- Slothful, backward, hesitating; of things: irksome. From okneo; tardy, i.e. Indolent; irksome.">trouble</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for me</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: graphein (V-PNA) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">to write</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same things</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/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">again,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/804.htm" title="804: asphales (Adj-NNS) -- (lit: unfailing), safe, reliable, trustworthy, certain, sure. Secure.">it is a safeguard</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you.</a> 2Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh!…<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="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a> Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a> Rejoice at all times. <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a> Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a> 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, <a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a> I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> 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.” <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a> Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a> Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. <a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12</a> Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. <a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2</a> Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> 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. <a href="/habakkuk/3-18.htm">Habakkuk 3:18</a> yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.Finally.<a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a> Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.rejoice.<a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a> For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.<a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a> Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.<a href="/deuteronomy/12-18.htm">Deuteronomy 12:18</a> But thou must eat them before the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God in all that thou puttest thine hands unto.To write.<a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Philippians 2:17,18</a> Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all… <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12-15</a> Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth… <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">2 Peter 3:1</a> This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Conclusion</a> <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Far</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Irksome</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Precaution</a> <a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">Safeguard</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Tiresome</a> <a href="/galatians/6-17.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">Warnings</a> <a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Write</a> <a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Conclusion</a> <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">Far</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Irksome</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Precaution</a> <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">Safeguard</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Tiresome</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-34.htm">Warnings</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Write</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 3</div>1. <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">He warns them to beware of the false teachers;</a> 4. <a href="/philippians/3-4.htm">showing that himself has greater cause than they to trust in the righteousness of the law;</a> 7. <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">which he counts as loss, to gain Christ and his righteousness;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">acknowledging his own imperfection and pressing on toward the goal;</a> 15. <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">He exhorts them to be thus minded;</a> 17. <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">and to imitate him,</a> 18. <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">and to decline carnal ways.</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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Paul often uses familial language, such as "brothers," to emphasize the close relationship and unity among believers. This reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family, bound together by faith in Christ.rejoice in the Lord. Joy is a recurring theme in Philippians, and Paul emphasizes that true joy is found in the Lord, not in circumstances. This joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is rooted in the believer's relationship with Christ. The command to rejoice is significant given Paul's imprisonment, highlighting that Christian joy transcends external situations.It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, Paul acknowledges that he is repeating himself, which underscores the importance of the message. Repetition is a common teaching method in Scripture, used to reinforce key truths. This reflects the pastoral care Paul has for the Philippians, ensuring they grasp and remember essential teachings.and it is a safeguard for you. The term "safeguard" suggests protection against false teachings and spiritual dangers. Paul is concerned about the influence of Judaizers and other false teachers who might lead the Philippians astray. By reiterating foundational truths, Paul aims to fortify the believers' faith and guard them against error, similar to the warnings found in other epistles (e.g., <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</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 emphasizes joy and rejoicing in the Lord. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, the Christian community in Philippi, a Roman colony in Macedonia. They were known for their strong faith and partnership in the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_the_lord.htm">Rejoicing in the Lord</a> A central theme in Philippians, highlighting the joy that comes from a relationship with Christ, regardless of circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_command_to_rejoice.htm">The Command to Rejoice</a> Rejoicing is not merely an emotion but a command. As believers, we are called to find our joy in the Lord, regardless of our circumstances. <a href="/topical/r/repetition_for_emphasis.htm">Repetition for Emphasis</a> Paul mentions that it is no trouble to repeat himself, highlighting the importance of reinforcing key spiritual truths for the sake of the believers' growth and protection. <a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_safeguard.htm">Joy as a Safeguard</a> Rejoicing in the Lord acts as a safeguard against discouragement and false teachings. It keeps our focus on Christ and His promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_joy_in_christian_life.htm">The Role of Joy in Christian Life</a> Joy is a fruit of the Spirit and a hallmark of a mature Christian life. It reflects our trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. <a href="/topical/p/practical_rejoicing.htm">Practical Rejoicing</a> Cultivate a habit of rejoicing by regularly reflecting on God's character, His works, and His promises. Engage in worship, prayer, and fellowship to nurture joy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 3</a> <a href="/q/how_to_effectively_minister_to_god.htm">How can we achieve unity without divisions?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_heb._3_13_align_with_early_disputes.htm">How can Hebrews 3:13's call for daily encouragement to avoid sin be reconciled with early Christian communities' doctrinal disputes and divisions?</a> <a href="/q/what_challenges_the_'elect_lady'_identity.htm">What evidence challenges the identity of the 'elect lady' in 2 John 1:1--whether she is a metaphor for the church or a specific individual?</a> <a href="/q/what_brings_you_the_joy_of_the_lord.htm">What brings you the joy of the Lord?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>III.[6.Original Conclusion of the Epistle (<a href="/philippians/3-1.htm" title="Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.">Philippians 3:1</a>)."FINALLY BRETHREN, FAREWELL IN THE LORD."](1) Finally.--The same word is used in <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm" title="Finally, brothers, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.">2Corinthians 13:11</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm" title="Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.">Ephesians 6:10</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm" title="Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:">2Thessalonians 3:1</a> (as also in this Epistle, <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm" title="Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.">Philippians 4:8</a>), to usher in the conclusion. Here, on the contrary, it stands nearly in the middle of the Epistle. Moreover, the commendation above of Timothy and Epaphroditus is exactly that which, according to St. Paul's custom, would mark the final sentences of the whole. Again, the words "rejoice in the Lord" may, according to the common usage of the time (although certainly that usage is not adopted in other Letters of St. Paul), not improbably signify farewell in the Lord; and even if not used in this formal and conventional sense, yet certainly hold the position of final good wishes, which that sense implies. The resumption of them in <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm" title="Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.">Philippians 4:4</a>, where the actual conclusion now begins, is striking. It seems, therefore, highly probable, that in this place the Letter was originally drawing to an end, and that some news was at that moment brought which induced the Apostle to add a second part, couched in language of equal affection, but of greater anxiety and more emphatic warning. Of such a break, and resumption with a far more complete change of style, we have a notable instance at the beginning of the tenth chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians; as also of the addition of postscript after postscript in the last chapter of the Epistle to the Romans. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. This word "finally" (τὸ λοιπόν is frequently used by St. Paul to introduce a practical conclusion after the doctrinal portion of his Epistles: thus it occurs again in <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a>, and also in <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:1</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:1</a>. Some render χαίρετε "farewell;" but "rejoice" seems more suitable here. The golden thread of spiritual joy runs through this Epistle. "Rejoice in the Lord" is the oft-repeated refrain of St. Paul's solemn hymn of praise. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. "The same things:" does he refer to his oral instructions, to a previous Epistle now lost, to his exhortations to unity, or to his reiterated command "Rejoice"? The words seem most naturally to point to something in the same Epistle rather than to advice given on former occasions. It is true that Polycarp, in his letter to the Philippiaus (section 3), says that St. Paul wrote Epistles (ἐπιστολάς) to them; but there is no trace of any other Epistle; and the mere plural number is not sufficient to support the theory of other letters, the plural word being frequently used of a single letter. Bishop Lightfoot suggests the exhortation to unity in <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a>. But this topic does not reappear before <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Philippians 4:2</a>. And the hypothesis of an interruption, which (as Bishop Lightfoot and others think) suddenly turned the apostle's thoughts into another channel and prevented him from explaining τὰ αὐτά (the same things) till <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Philippians 4:2</a>, seems forced and unnecessary, notwithstanding the great authority by which it is supported. It seems more probable (Bengel and others) that St. Paul refers to the constant admonition of this Epistle, "Rejoice in the Lord." To repeat this again and again was to him not grievous (rather, with R.V., "irksome"), but safe for the Philippians. Christian joy has a close connection with safety, for it implies unswerving faith, and, more than that, the presence of Christ. Compare the oft-repeated exhortation of <a href="/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>, "Fret not thyself: it tends only to evil-doing" (ver. 8, in the Hebrew). Possibly, however, ἀσφαλές here, as in <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30</a> and. 25:26, may mean "certain." The repetition is not irksome to St. Paul, while it makes his meaning and his wishes certain to the Philippians. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/3-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Finally, λοιπόν (loipon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining. my 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. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. rejoice χαίρετε (chairete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. 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. [the] Lord. Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative 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. [It is] no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. trouble ὀκνηρόν (oknēron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3636.htm">Strong's 3636: </a> Slothful, backward, hesitating; of things: irksome. From okneo; tardy, i.e. Indolent; irksome. for me ἐμοὶ (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. to write γράφειν (graphein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. same things αὐτὰ (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. 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. again, μὲν (men) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [it is] a safeguard ἀσφαλές (asphales) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_804.htm">Strong's 804: </a> (lit: unfailing), safe, reliable, trustworthy, certain, sure. Secure. for you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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