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Christian Practices

So then, my brothers and sisters,[a] dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

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  1. Philippians 4:1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.

19 For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of[a] before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you? 20 For you are our glory and joy!

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 sn Crown to boast of (Grk “crown of boasting”). Paul uses boasting or exultation to describe the Christian’s delight in being commended for faithful service by the Lord at his return (1 Cor 9:15-16; 2 Cor 1:12-14; 10:13-18; Phil 2:16; and 1 Cor 3:14; 4:5).