Philippians 1:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴ In my every request for all of you, I make it with joy

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ In every prayer of mine I always make my entreaty and petition for you all with joy (delight).

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,

Common English Bible

⁴ I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ always, in all my prayers, making supplication for all of you with joy,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴ Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all, with joy;

Philippians 1:4 Cross References

Mark 5:5

And night and day, in the graveyard and in the mountains, he was always shouting out and cutting himself with [sharp] rocks.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels [i.e., in heaven (?)] over one sinful person who repents.”

Luke 15:7

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.

Romans 1:9

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.

Philippians 2:2

[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.

Philippians 3:18

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].

Philippians 4:1

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.

Colossians 2:5

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.

1 Thessalonians 1:2

We always thank God for all of you, [regularly] mentioning you in our prayers.

Philemon 1:7

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.

2 John 1:4

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.