All things bear record · Philippians
5 witnesses of Christ here, and 3 further echoes from the reading.
Lord — Master and rightful ruler; in Paul's letters the title of the risen Jesus, carrying the weight of the divine name
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Philippians 4:1–2
Paul urges the Saints — including two quarreling sisters — to stand firm and be united in the Lord.
Lord — Master and rightful ruler; in Paul's letters the title of the risen Jesus, carrying the weight of the divine name
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4–5
Joy is found in the Lord, and 'the Lord is at hand' — He is near to help now, and His coming is drawing near.
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
God's peace, beyond human understanding, guards our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Lord — Master and rightful ruler; in Paul's letters the title of the risen Jesus, carrying the weight of the divine name
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Philippians 4:10
Paul thanks the Lord for the Philippians' renewed care for him.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Whether full or hungry, Paul can face anything because Christ gives him strength — His enabling grace.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
God meets every need of His people out of His glorious riches, given through Christ Jesus.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. Philippians 4:21
The Saints are defined by being 'in Christ Jesus'.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Philippians 4:23
Paul closes with a blessing of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
How we know: the verse itself names Him