And night and day, in the graveyard and in the mountains, he was always shouting out and cutting himself with [sharp] rocks.
Philippians 1:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) In my every request for all of you, I make it with joy More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In every prayer of mine I always make my entreaty and petition for you all with joy (delight). American Standard Version (1901) always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, Common English Bible I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy. Catholic Public Domain Version always, in all my prayers, making supplication for all of you with joy, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all, with joy; |
And night and day, in the graveyard and in the mountains, he was always shouting out and cutting himself with [sharp] rocks.
In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels [i.e., in heaven (?)] over one sinful person who repents.”
I tell you that, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinful person who repents [i.e., changes his heart and life], than over ninety-nine persons who do not need to repent.
For God, whom I serve wholeheartedly in [preaching] the Gospel of His Son, is my witness [to the truth] of how continually I mention you in my prayers.
[Then] make me completely happy by being like-minded, having the same love [for one another], being united in spirit and having the same purpose.
For I have often told you before, and am telling you again with tears in my eyes, that many people are living as the enemies of the cross of Christ [i.e., their lives oppose the purpose of Christ’s death].
So, my dearly loved brothers [and sisters, See next two verses], those whom I long to see, [who are] my [reason for] being glad and [who are] my crown of victory; stand firm in [your devotion to] the Lord, my dear ones.
For even though I am absent [from you] in body, still I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing and observing [i.e., with my mind’s eye] your orderly behavior and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
We always thank God for all of you, [regularly] mentioning you in our prayers.
For I have much joy and encouragement from [observing] your love, because you have cheered the hearts of the saints [i.e., God’s holy people], brother.
I was very happy when I learned that my children [i.e., members of the congregation there] are living in [harmony with the] truth, just as we have been commanded to do by the Father.