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Philippians 4:22

What does Philippians 4:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Philippians 4:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Philippians 4:22 means

Paul adds that all the saints with him send greetings, especially those of Cæsar’s household. The gospel has reached into the imperial sphere—servants and officials within the emperor’s household—demonstrating its power to save in every station of life. This note would hearten the Philippians, a Roman colony, reminding them that Christ’s kingdom advances even in the heart of Rome. Their partnership in the gospel is linked with surprising fruit they may never see firsthand. Such greetings affirm a living, growing network of believers sustained by grace, prayer, and mutual encouragement across great distances and diverse circumstances.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Cæsar’s household.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesar’s household.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Cæsar’s household.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

All the saints send their love to you, specially those who are of Caesar's house.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

there salute you all the saints, and specially those of Caesar's house;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The brethren who are with me salute you. All the saints salute you: especially they that are of Caesar's household.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

All the saints salute you, and specially those of the household of Caesar.

Context

This remarkable greeting illustrates themes from the letter: the progress of the gospel despite chains, and joy under imperial scrutiny. With these connections made, Paul will close with a final wish of grace in verse 23. That benediction will ground everything—unity, rejoicing, contentment, generosity—in the Lord Jesus Christ’s ongoing favor toward their spirits.

v.21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.

v.22This passage

v.23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 1:13

    so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole prætorian guard, and to all the rest;

  • Acts 9:13

    But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:

  • 1 Peter 5:13

    She that is in Babylon, elect together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:13

    All the saints salute you.

  • Romans 16:16

    Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you.

  • Hebrews 13:24

    Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

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