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I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. <a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus being in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: <a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: <a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: <a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), To all the saints (God’s people) in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: <a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus: To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus: To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons. <a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all God's people who belong to Christ Jesus at Philippi and to all your bishops and deacons. <a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To God's people in the city of Philippi and their bishops and deacons-to everyone who is united with Christ Jesus. <a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus--To all God's people in Philippi who are in union with Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and helpers: <a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> From: Paul and Timothy, servants of the Messiah Jesus. To: All the holy ones in Philippi, along with their overseers and ministers, who are in union with the Messiah Jesus. <a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons. <a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus: To all God's people in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the ministers of the Church and their assistants. <a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the holy ones in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with overseers and servants: <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus being in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with overseers and ministrants; <a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the holy in Christ Jesus at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ; to all the saints in Christ Jesus, who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. <a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the holy ones in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and ministers: <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> PAUL and Ti-mo’the-us, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Jesus Christ who are at Philippi, together with the elders and deacons: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Paulus and Timotheus, Servants of Yeshua The Messiah, to all Holy Ones who are in Yeshua The Messiah, who are in Philippus with the Elders and the Ministers.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. <a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus: To all God's people in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the ministers of the Church and their assistants. <a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <bld>Paul</bld> and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus, which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: <a href="/parallel/philippians/1-1.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=0" 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> 1<a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheos (N-NMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy,</a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: douloi (N-NMP) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servants</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.">of Christ</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/3956.htm" title="3956: Pasin (Adj-DMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">To all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/40.htm" title="40: hagiois (Adj-DMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints</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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></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.">at</a> <a href="/greek/5375.htm" title="5375: Philippois (N-DMP) -- Philippi, a great city of the Roman province Macedonia. Plural of Philippos; Philippi, a place in Macedonia.">Philippi,</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">together with</a> <a href="/greek/1985.htm" title="1985: episkopois (N-DMP) -- From epi and skopos; a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a church.">the overseers</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1249.htm" title="1249: diakonois (N-DMP) -- Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor.">deacons:</a> 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.…<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="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12-15</a> From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. / On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there. / Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. ... <a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a> After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city. <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-2</a> This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">1 Timothy 3:8-13</a> Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. / They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. / Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">Colossians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, <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/1-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:1</a> Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1</a> Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God— <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">Ephesians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Galatians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— <a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">1 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Titus 1:1</a> Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">1 Peter 1:1</a> Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:Paul.<a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1</a> Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,<a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">1 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,Timotheus.<a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a> Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: … <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10</a> Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:the servants.<a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34</a> For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.<a href="/john/12-26.htm">John 12:26</a> If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.<a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Titus 1:1</a> Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;the saints.<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="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">1 Corinthians 1:2</a> Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:<a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:Philippi.<a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12</a> And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a> But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.the bishops.<a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Assistants</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Bishops</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-6.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-6.htm">Bondservants</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-5.htm">Bond-Servants</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">Deacons</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Including</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Ministers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-15.htm">Ministrants</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Overseers</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Philippi</a> <a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Philip'pi</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Assistants</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Bishops</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Bondservants</a> <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Bond-Servants</a> <a href="/philippians/1-2.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">Deacons</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">Including</a> <a href="/philippians/1-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">Ministers</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-12.htm">Ministrants</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Overseers</a> <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippi</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Philip'pi</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Together</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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Timothy, a younger companion and protégé of Paul, was of mixed Jewish and Greek heritage (<a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a>). The term "servants" (Greek: doulos) indicates a bondservant or slave, emphasizing their complete devotion and submission to Christ Jesus. This reflects the Christian teaching of servanthood as a model for leadership, as seen in Jesus' own life (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi The term "saints" refers to all believers, set apart for God through faith in Christ Jesus. Philippi was a Roman colony in Macedonia, known for its strategic location and Roman citizenship privileges. The church in Philippi was the first European church founded by Paul during his second missionary journey (<a href="/acts/16-11.htm">Acts 16:11-40</a>). The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the believers' spiritual union with Christ, a central theme in Pauline theology (<a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>).together with the overseers and deacons "Overseers" (Greek: episkopos) and "deacons" (Greek: diakonos) refer to church leadership roles. Overseers, or bishops, were responsible for teaching and spiritual oversight, while deacons served in practical and administrative capacities. This early church structure reflects the organization and governance necessary for maintaining order and addressing the needs of the growing Christian community (<a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-13</a>). The inclusion of both roles highlights the importance of leadership and service within the body of Christ, as seen in the early church's development (<a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> An apostle of Jesus Christ, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, who played a significant role in spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. He authored the letter to the Philippians while imprisoned. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and close companion of Paul, known for his sincere faith and dedication to the early church. He co-authors this letter with Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia, notable for being the location of the first Christian church in Europe. It was a Roman colony and a significant center for early Christian activity. 4. <a href="/topical/s/saints_in_christ_jesus.htm">Saints in Christ Jesus</a> Refers to the believers in Philippi, highlighting their identity and sanctification in Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/o/overseers_and_deacons.htm">Overseers and Deacons</a> Church leaders responsible for spiritual oversight and service within the church community, indicating an organized church structure in Philippi.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/servanthood_in_christ.htm">Servanthood in Christ</a> Paul and Timothy identify themselves as "servants of Christ Jesus," emphasizing humility and dedication to God's work. Believers today are called to adopt a servant-hearted attitude in their walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The letter is addressed to "all the saints," highlighting the importance of unity and community within the church. Christians are encouraged to foster unity and support one another in their faith journey. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_church_leadership.htm">Role of Church Leadership</a> The mention of "overseers and deacons" underscores the importance of church leadership. Believers should respect and support their leaders while also considering their own roles in serving the church. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the believers' identity and position. Christians are reminded to find their identity and purpose in their relationship with Christ.<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_defines_being_a_servant_of_christ.htm">What defines being a servant of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_sacerdotalism_mean.htm">What does sacerdotalism mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_deacons_do_in_church.htm">What are deacons' responsibilities in the church?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_philippians.htm">Who is the author of Philippians?</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>(1) Paul and Timotheus, (the) servants of Jesus Christ.--To the Philippian, as to the Thessalonian Church (see <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm" title="Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, to the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.">1Thessalonians 1:1</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm" title="Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:">2Thessalonians 1:1</a>), St. Paul does not think it needful to assert his apostleship; but writes, in a tone of affectionate and confident familiarity, as to those whom he could thoroughly trust. Here he and Timotheus are simply "servants" (not, as in our version, "the servants" in any position of special eminence) "of Jesus Christ"--a title of humility assumed by St. James and St. Jude (<a href="/james/1-1.htm" title="James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.">James 1:1</a>; <a href="/jude/1-1.htm" title="Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:">Jude 1:1</a>), but nowhere else by St. Paul without the addition of some title of apostolic authority. (Comp. <a href="/romans/1-1.htm" title="Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God,">Romans 1:1</a>; <a href="/titus/1-1.htm" title="Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;">Titus 1:1</a>.) Even in <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm" title="For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.">Galatians 1:10</a> he declares that he is "the servant of Christ," chiefly to show that he cannot and need not "please men." It is to be noted also that here, as again (with Silas) in the Thessalonian Epistles, Timotheus is joined with St. Paul almost on a footing of equality whereas in other Epistles (see <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm" title="Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:">2Corinthians 1:1</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm" title=" Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,">Colossians 1:1</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm" title="Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer,">Philemon 1:1</a>), he is separated from the Apostle and distinguished as "Timotheus the brother." This is probably to be accounted for partly by the absence of all necessity for assertion of his own apostleship, partly also by the fact that (with Silas) Timotheus was St. Paul's fellow-worker in the conversion of the Macedonian Churches, and accordingly his chosen messenger to them from time to time (<a href="/acts/19-22.htm" title="So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered to him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.">Acts 19:22</a>; <a href="/acts/20-5.htm" title="These going before tarried for us at Troas.">Acts 20:5</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Paul and Timotheus. St. Paul does not assume his official title in writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica; it is used in all his other Epistles, except the short letter to Philemon. His relations to the Philippians and Thessalonians were those of the deepest personal affection; there was no need of a formal introduction, especially in an Epistle which has so little of an official character as this to the Philippians. He joins the name of Timothy with his own, as in 2 Corinthians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon. Thus Timothy is associated with St. Paul in every Epistle in which another name is found except 1 Corinthians, where Sosthenes only is mentioned; this shows the intimate affection that bound St. Paul to his "own son in the faith." There was a special reason for mentioning Timothy in this Epistle, as he was so well known to the Philippians, and St. Paul was intending (<a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19</a>) to send him shortly to Philippi. But St. Paul writes in his own name from the beginning. Timothy was not in any sense a joint author; he may possibly have been St. Paul's amanuensis, as Tertius was in the case of the Epistle to the Romans (<a href="/romans/16-22.htm">Romans 16:22</a>). Possibly also motives of humility led St. Paul to insert other names besides his own; but it was not to support his teaching by additional authority - he was "an apostle, not of man, neither by man," and needed not the weight of other names. The servants of Jesus Christ; slaves, literally: "made free from sin and become servants [slaves] to God," whose service is perfect freedom. We belong to him: he he is our Master (κύριος δεσπότης) as well as Father, we are his slaves as well as his sons: "Ye are not your own, ye are bought with a price." Compare the words of the "damsel possessed with a spirit of divination" at Philippi: "These men are the servants [slaves] of the most high God." She felt the difference between her state and theirs; she was the slave of her Philip-plan masters, of the evil spirit too; St. Paul and his companion were the slaves of God most high. In the best manuscripts, as in the R.V., "Christ" is put before "Jesus" here. The apostle frequently sets the official before the personal name of our Lord; possibly because he knew not the Lord Jesus after the flesh, but saw him first as the Messiah, the Christ of God. To all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi. The word "all" is of very frequent occurrence in this Epistle. There may possibly be a reference to the dissensions alluded to in ch. 4:2; or, as some think, to the supplies sent for St. Paul's assistance; he addresses all alike, not only those who contributed; he does not recognize their divisions. But it is, perhaps, only the natural expression of his warm affection: the apostle was beloved by all the Philippians, and all were dear to him; there was no hostile faction there, as at Corinth and else where. Compare the affectionate repetition, "always," "every," "all," in Ver. 4. St. Paul uses the word "saint" as the general name for his converts, like "Christian." The word "Christian" occurs only three times in the New Testament (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a>; <a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Acts 26:28</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-16.htm">1 Peter 4:16</a>). Christ's people are called "brethren," "disciples," or "saints." Thus St. Paul addresses the Corinthians generally as "saints," though many of them were far from possessing holiness of heart and life. The ancient Church was holy; the Israelites are called "a holy nation," "saints of the Most High." They were holy by God's election, his chosen people, separated unto him by the rite of circumcision. By the same election the Christian Church is holy, dedicated to God in baptism. This holiness of dedication (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-14.htm">1 Corinthians 7:14</a>) does not necessarily involve the actual existence of that inner holiness of heart "without which no man shall see the Lord." But it does imply the bounden duty of striving after that spiritual holiness. "Ye are the temple of the living God," St. Paul says to the Corinthians (<a href="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm">2 Corinthians 6:16</a>). "for God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people... therefore... let us cleanse ourselves from el! filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." The Greek word ἅγιος (in our translation sometimes "holy," sometimes "saint") is the usual rendering for the Hebrew קָדושׁ. The primary idea of the Hebrew word seems to be that of separation - separation from all that defileth. God is "of purer eyes than to behold evil;" those who are dedicated to him must strive by his grace to purify themselves even as he is pure. "Be ye holy, for I am holy." In Christ Jesus. They are saints in virtue of their relation to Christ. They were once" baptized into one body" - the mystical body of Christ. Holiness of dedication can issue in holiness of heart and life only by abiding in him (comp. <a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-6</a>). All saints are one body in Christ; they are knit together into one communion and fellowship by their personal union with the one Lord. With the bishops and deacons. In the New Testament the word ἐπίσκοπος is synonymous with πρεσβύτερος (comp. <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Acts 20:17</a>; <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1, 2</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-7</a>; <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5-7</a>). St. Paul is addressing the elders of the Church at Philippi, not bishops in our sense of the word. It is possible that Epaphroditus may have been the presiding bishop of the Church (see notes on Philippians 2:25 and Philippians 4:3). If so, we see a reason why the second and third orders of the ministry only are mentioned, as Epaphroditus was the bearer of the Epistle. But diocesan episcopacy does not seem to have become general till the last quarter of the first century. We know that Paul and Barnabas "ordained elders in every Church" in their first missionary journey; we need not, therefore, be surprised at the mention of these official designations in this Epistle, which was written seventeen or eighteen years later. St. Paul's address to the elders of the Church at Ephesus shows the importance which he attached to the office and to the faithful performance of its duties. Perhaps "the bishops and deacons" are specially mentioned here as having collected. the contributions sent to St. Paul; so Chrysostom and Meyer. On the whole subject, see Bishop Lightfoot's exhaustive 'Dissertation on the Christian Ministry,' in his volume on the Epistle to the Philippians. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Timothy, Τιμόθεος (Timotheos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. servants δοῦλοι (douloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. of Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. 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. To all Πᾶσιν (Pasin) Adjective - Dative 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. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine 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. saints ἁγίοις (hagiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. 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. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative 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. at 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. Philippi, Φιλίπποις (Philippois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> Philippi, a great city of the Roman province Macedonia. Plural of Philippos; Philippi, a place in Macedonia. together with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. [the] overseers ἐπισκόποις (episkopois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1985.htm">Strong's 1985: </a> From epi and skopos; a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a church. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. deacons: διακόνοις (diakonois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1249.htm">Strong's 1249: </a> Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy servants of Jesus Christ (Philipp. Phil. 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