Philippians
Americannoun
noun
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A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025
“In the beginning of this, when I asked what you really wanted out of a spiritual care adviser, it was Philippians chapter 4,” he said.
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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