Epistle to the Philippians

The Epistle of Paul and Timothy to the Philippians, often referred to simply as Philippians, is the eleventh book in the New Testament. Paul and Timothy first visited Philippi, in Greece, during Paul's second missionary journey, which occurred between approximately 49 and 51 AD. Philippi was the location of the first Christian community established in Europe.

Biblical scholars are in general agreement that the letter was indeed written by Paul of Tarsus. The estimated date of the letter is 62 AD, about 10 years after Paul's first visit to Philippi.

Historical background

The historical background of Philippians is traditionally gathered from two main primary New Testament sources: (1) informative internal data from the letter itself and (2) related information garnered from the rest of the New Testament Canon. In the latter's case, this would specifically include the Acts of the Apostles, and other related Pauline Epistles.

Other primary information is derived from external historical sources related to the chronological connections between Paul's association with Philippi, its political and economical setting, and its social and religio-philosophical context as well.

Philippians 4

Philippians 4 is the fourth (and the last) chapter of the Epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul of Tarsus and Timothy.

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Structure

This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):

. in Prayer

Verse 4

Philippians 2

Philippians 2 is the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul of Tarsus and Timothy.

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Structure

This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):