Philippians 1:2
What does Philippians 1:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Philippians 1:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Philippians 1:2 means
Paul blesses the church with grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is God’s unearned favor that saves and sustains; peace is the wholeness and reconciliation that flow from that grace. By naming both the Father and the Lord Jesus, Paul roots the church’s well-being in the saving work of Christ and the fatherly love of God. This is not mere politeness; it is a prayer-wish that God’s active kindness and calming rule would rest on them amid pressures, reminding them that their resources come from above, not from Roman status or human strength.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890grace to you, and peace fromGod our Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.
Context
After identifying himself, Timothy, and the recipients, Paul pronounces a customary yet profound Christian blessing. This prepares the readers to hear the thanksgiving and intercession that follow. Verses 3–8 will unpack Paul’s joy and affection for the Philippians, and verses 9–11 will specify his prayer for their growth. The blessing of grace and peace frames the whole letter, which was written from imprisonment yet filled with joy and encouragement.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
- Romans 1:7
to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 1:2
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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