King James Version
Philippians 2:18 in the King James Version says “For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.”
Philippians 2:18 · KJV
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. offered: Gr. poured forth
For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. But: or, Moreover
For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. likeminded: or, so dear unto me
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the same cause”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“do”
G5463to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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