King James Version
Philippians 1:2 in the King James Version says “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 1:2 · KJV
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, remembrance: or, mention
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Grace”
G5485graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“from”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“from the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
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