Philippians 1:4 asv — always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,

American Standard Version

"always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, "

— Philippians 1:4, American Standard Version

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Philippians 1 — Context

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

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

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I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you,

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always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,

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for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now;

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being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

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even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers with me of grace.

Philippians 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:4 say?
Philippians 1:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, ”
Where is Philippians 1:4 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 4.
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 1:4.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:4 in?
Philippians 1:4 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 1:4?
Philippians 1:4 reads (ASV): “always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, ” 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.
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