Version: King James Version (public domain)
Philippians
The letter of joy
Philippians is the apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, the first Christian community he founded in Europe (Acts 16). Written from prison, it has 4 chapters and speaks of joy, humility and trust.
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Historical context
Philippi was the first church Paul founded in Europe (Acts 16). The letter, written in prison, is marked by the word “joy”.
Explanation
Best-known passages
- The hymn of Christ who emptied himself (ch. 2)
- “Rejoice in the Lord alway” (ch. 4)
- “I can do all things”: Philippians 4:13