Philippians 1:2 cpdv — Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. "

— Philippians 1:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Philippians 1:2 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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ASV
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ”
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WEB
“Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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NET
“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!”
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DRB
“Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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BBE
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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KJVA
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Philippians 1 — Context

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.

Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

I give thanks to my God, with every remembrance of you,

always, in all my prayers, making supplication for all of you with joy,

because of your communion in the Gospel of Christ, from the first day even until now.

Philippians 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:2 say?

Philippians 1:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ”

Where is Philippians 1:2 in the Bible?

Philippians 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 2.

Who wrote Philippians?

Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Philippians about?

Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.

What are the major themes of Philippians?

Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:2.

What translation should I read Philippians 1:2 in?

Philippians 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Philippians 1:2?

Philippians 1:2 reads (CPDV): “Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Philippians 1:2 cpdv — Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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