Philippians

American

[fi-lip-ee-uhnz] / fɪˈlɪp i ənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

an Epistle written by Paul to the Christian community in Philippi. Phil.

Philippians British

/ fɪˈlɪpɪəns /

noun

(functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians )

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A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

It was drawn from a set of Bible verses, Philippians 4:7-8.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024

In fact, one of his favorite verses is Philippians 4:6, which reminds him not to worry about things that are out of his control and to instead give it all to God.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

But if scripture is going to define your actions, keep in mind Philippians 2:3: “In humility value others above yourselves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2018

“Maybe not quite fair. How about something from the Bible? You know something from the Bible? I’ve just been reading in Philippians here.”

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt

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