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Philippians 2

Phil. 2:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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If
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
there be therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
any
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
consolation
paraklesis (Greek #3874)
imploration, hortation, solace
KJV usage: comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty.
Pronounce: par-ak'-lay-sis
Origin: from 3870
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
any
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
comfort
paramuthion (Greek #3890)
consolation (properly, concretely)
KJV usage: comfort.
Pronounce: par-am-oo'-thee-on
Origin: neuter of 3889
of love
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
any
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
fellowship
koinonia (Greek #2842)
partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
KJV usage: (to) communicate(-ation), communion, (contri-)distribution, fellowship.
Pronounce: koy-nohn-ee'-ah
Origin: from 2844
of the Spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
any
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
bowels
splagchnon (Greek #4698)
an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
KJV usage: bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.
Pronounce: splangkh'-non
Origin: probably strengthened from σπλήν (the "spleen")
y and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
mercies
oiktirmos (Greek #3628)
pity
KJV usage: mercy.
Pronounce: oyk-tir-mos'
Origin: from 3627
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Col. 3:12• 12Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy [and] beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, long-suffering; (Col. 3:12)

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-11:  Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility and exaltation;
12-15:  to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to the wicked world,
16-18:  and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.
19-30:  He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.
any consolation.
Phil. 3:3• 3for we are the circumcision that worship God in Spirit and boast in Christ Jesus, and have no trust in flesh. (Phil. 3:3)
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Luke 2:10‑11,25• 10{i}And the angel said to them,{/i} Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people,
 11for unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ [the] Lord.
 25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:10‑11,25)
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John 14:18,27• 18I will not leave you orphans, I am coming unto you.
 27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world giveth give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:18,27)
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John 15:11• 11These things have I spoken to you that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be fulfilled. (John 15:11)
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John 16:22‑24• 22And ye therefore now have grief, but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh from you.
 23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing; verily, verily, I say to you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father, he will give you in my name.
 24Hitherto ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. (John 16:22‑24)
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John 17:13• 13And now unto thee I come, and these things I speak in the world that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. (John 17:13)
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Rom. 5:1‑2• 1Having then, been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
 2through whom also we have had the access into this grace wherein we stand, and boast in hope of the glory of God. (Rom. 5:1‑2)
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Rom. 15:12‑13• 12And again Esaias saith, “There shall be the root of Jesse, and he that standeth up to rule Gentiles: on him shall Gentiles hope.”
 13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of [the] Holy Spirit. (Rom. 15:12‑13)
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1 Cor. 15:31• 31Daily I die, by the boasting of you, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Cor. 15:31)
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2 Cor. 1:5‑6• 5because as the sufferings of the b Christ abound toward us, even so through the Christ aboundeth also our comfort.
 6But, whether we be in tribulation, [it is] for your comfort and salvation, that worketh in endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer (and our hope [is] steadfast for you); c whether we be comforted, [it is] for your comfort and salvation, (2 Cor. 1:5‑6)
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2 Cor. 2:14• 14But thanks [be] to God that always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the odour of his knowledge through us in every place. (2 Cor. 2:14)
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2 Thess. 2:16‑17• 16But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, that loved us and gave everlasting encouragement and good hope through grace,
 17encourage your hearts and stablish in every good work and word. (2 Thess. 2:16‑17)
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Heb. 6:18• 18intervened by an oath, that by two unchangeable things in which [it was] impossible that God should lie we might have strong encouragement that fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us, (Heb. 6:18)
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1 Peter 1:6‑8• 6Wherein ye exult, now for a little (if it is needful) put to grief in manifold trials,
 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ:
 8whom, having not seen, ye love; in whom, though not now seeing but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and glorified, (1 Peter 1:6‑8)
if any comfort.
Psa. 133:1•  (Psa. 133:1)
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John 15:10‑12• 10I f ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.
 11These things have I spoken to you that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be fulfilled.
 12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I loved you. (John 15:10‑12)
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Acts 2:46• 46And day by day, continuing with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they did take their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, (Acts 2:46)
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Acts 4:32• 32And the heart and soul of the multitude of those that believed were one; and not one said that aught of his possessions was his own: but they had all things common. (Acts 4:32)
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Gal. 5:22• 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control: (Gal. 5:22)
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Eph. 4:30‑32• 30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God by whom ye were sealed for redemption-day.
 31Let all bitterness and passion and wrath and clamour and evil-speaking be removed from you with all malice;
 32and be to one another kind, compassionate, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ hath forgiven you. (Eph. 4:30‑32)
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Col. 2:2• 2that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding unto full knowledge of the mystery of God, (Col. 2:2)
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1 John 4:7‑8,12,16• 7Beloved, let us love one another; because love is of God; and every one that loveth hath been begotten of God, and knoweth God.
 8He that loveth not knew not God, because God is love.
 12No one hath beheld God at any time: if we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love hath been perfected in us.
 16And we have known and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love, and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. (1 John 4:7‑8,12,16)
if any fellowship.
Rom. 5:5• 5and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit that was given to us. (Rom. 5:5)
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Rom. 8:9‑16,26• 9Ye however are not in flesh but in Spirit, if so be God's Spirit dwell in you. But if anyone has not Christ's Spirit, he is not of him.
 10But if Christ [be] in you, the body [is] dead on account of sin, and the Spirit life on account of righteousness.
 11But if the Spirit of him that raised Jesus out of [the] dead dwell in you, he that raised Christ out of [the] dead shall quicken your mortal bodies also on account of his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
 12So then, brethren, debtors we are not to the flesh to live according to flesh;
 13for if ye live according to flesh, ye are about to die; but if by [the] Spirit ye mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
 14For as many as are being led by God's Spirit, these are God's sons.
 15For ye received not a spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye received a Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.
 16The Spirit itself jointly testifieth with our Spirit that we are God's children;
 26And likewise too the Spirit joineth help to our weakness; for what we should pray for as we ought we know not, but the Spirit itself pleadeth [for us] with unutterable groanings; (Rom. 8:9‑16,26)
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1 Cor. 3:16• 16Know ye not that ye are God's temple, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (1 Cor. 3:16)
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1 Cor. 6:19‑20• 19What! know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit that [is] in you, and that ye are not your own?
 20For ye were bought with a price: do then glorify God in your body. (1 Cor. 6:19‑20)
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1 Cor. 12:13• 13For by one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, and were all made to drink of one Spirit. (1 Cor. 12:13)
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2 Cor. 13:14• 14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, [be] with you all. (2 Cor. 13:14)
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Gal. 4:6• 6But because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba Father. (Gal. 4:6)
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Eph. 1:13‑14• 13in whom ye also, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom having also believed, ye were sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise,
 14who is earnest of our inheritance, for [the] redemption of the purchased possession unto [the] praise of his glory. (Eph. 1:13‑14)
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Eph. 2:18‑22• 18For through him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
 19So then ye are no longer strangers and foreigners, but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints and of the household of God,
 20being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being chief corner-stone,
 21in whom all the building fitted together increaseth unto a holy temple in [the] Lord,
 22in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God in [the] Spirit. (Eph. 2:18‑22)
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Eph. 4:4• 4one body and one Spirit, even as ye were also called in one hope of your calling; (Eph. 4:4)
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1 Peter 1:2,22‑23• 2elect, according to foreknowledge of God [the] Father, in [the] Spirit's sanctification, unto obedience and blood-sprinkling of Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace be multiplied.
 22purified your souls as ye have in your obedience to the truth unto brotherly affection unfeigned, love one another out of a pure heart fervently,
 23having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed but of incorruptible, through God's living and abiding word. (1 Peter 1:2,22‑23)
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1 John 3:24• 24And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And herein we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave to us. (1 John 3:24)
if any bowels.
Phil. 1:8• 8For God is my witness, how I long after you all in [the] bowels of Jesus Christ. (Phil. 1:8)
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Col. 3:12• 12Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy [and] beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, long-suffering; (Col. 3:12)
• Love had been sweetly and powerfully demonstrated by the gift they had sent to the Apostle. Consolation in Christ, comfort of love, fellowship of the Spirit, tender mercies were displayed in it, giving him great joy. (“Philippians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• In the second chapter it is Christ our Pattern in lowliness, to unite us together in one mind (2:5). (“Philippians 4” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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If then there be any comfortg in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and compassions,

JND Translation Notes

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"Encouragement," by word or any way. The apostle beautifully alludes to what he felt by their sending supply to him from so far; and adds, If you want me to be fully happy, be at one among yourselves.

W. Kelly Translation

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If therefore [there be] any comforta in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of [the] Spirit, if any bowels and compassions,

WK Translation Notes

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The order of the words "comfort" and "consolation" rightly change places from the KJV.