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Philippians

American  
[fi-lip-ee-uhnz] / fɪˈlɪp i ənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. an Epistle written by Paul to the Christian community in Philippi. Phil.


Philippians British  
/ fɪˈlɪpɪəns /

noun

  1. (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

In his post, Medina also quoted Philippians 4:13: “I can do everything through Him who strengthens me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

And Philippians says that the type of love that Christ commands us to have creates unity among believers.

From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2018

In the pulpit, he would quote Philippians 4 and say, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’

From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2016

“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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