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Philippians 2:18 Cross-References
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“For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.”
Philippians 2:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Philippians 2:18
For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me (τὸ δὲ αὐτὸ καὶ ὑμεῖς χαίρετε καὶ συγχαίρετέ μοι, to de auto kai hymeis chairete kai synchairete moi)—To de auto ("the same thing, likewise") links Philippians' response to Paul's joy (v. 17). Chairete kai synchairete ("rejoice and rejoice with") are present imperatives—commands for ongoing, mutual joy. Moi ("with me") makes joy corporate, shared. Paul doesn't want their grief but their joy.This reciprocal joy (Paul rejoices with them, v. 17; they rejoice with him, v. 18) models Christian community. Suffering doesn't produce sorrow but sha...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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“my brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“Rejoice!”
“my brothers”
“which are your glory.”