Philippians 3:1
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.”
χαίρω
To rejoice, to be glad. Chairo. Rejoice in the Lord always. Chairo is more than feeling happy. It is the settled joy of one who knows God is in control and that the outcome is certain.
κύριος
the] Lord.
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κύριος
Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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γράφω
to write
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γράφω
To write, to record. These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name.
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ὀκνηρός
troublesome,
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ὀκνηρός
tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome
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λοιπόν
Finally,
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λοιπόν
something remaining (adverbially)
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