Philippians 4:21
What does Philippians 4:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Philippians 4:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Philippians 4:21 means
Paul sends greetings to every saint in Christ Jesus, emphasizing each believer’s holy identity and personal value. He wants none overlooked. He also conveys greetings from “the brethren” with him, showing solidarity between the imprisoned apostle’s circle and the church in Philippi. Their fellowship transcends location and chains because it is “in Christ Jesus.” This simple exchange of greetings embodies the unity he has urged: saints caring for saints, known and unknown, bound together by the gospel. It reminds the Philippians that they are part of a larger family laboring and praying together.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give words of love to every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their love.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Salute ye every saint in Christ Jesus; there salute you the brethren with me;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Salute ye every saint in Christ Jesus.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who [are] with me salute you.
Context
After doxology, Paul turns to warm, inclusive greetings, strengthening relational ties. He will widen the circle further in verse 22 to include “all the saints” where he is, with a remarkable note about Cæsar’s household. These greetings show the gospel’s penetration into unexpected places and encourage the Philippians that their faith is shared across social lines. The final verse will then bestow grace, the fitting end to a letter centered on Christ’s sustaining favor.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Galatians 1:2
and all the brethren that are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
- Romans 16:21
Timothy my fellow-worker saluteth you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen.
- Philemon 1:23
Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;
- Romans 16:3
Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,
- Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
- Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),
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