Philippians 1:2
New International Version
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

English Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Bible
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

New King James Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1995
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1977
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Amplified Bible
Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Contemporary English Version
I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!

English Revised Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours!

Good News Translation
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

International Standard Version
May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours!

Majority Standard Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NET Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

New Heart English Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

World English Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Berean Literal Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Smith's Literal Translation
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Bible
grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from our LORD Jesus Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Grace be with you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Godbey New Testament
Grace and peace unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Haweis New Testament
grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mace New Testament
Grace and peace be with you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worrell New Testament
Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worsley New Testament
grace be unto you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Greetings from Paul and Timothy
1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3I thank my God every time I remember you.…

Cross References
Romans 1:7
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:2
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

2 Thessalonians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Philemon 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

2 Peter 1:2
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

Jude 1:2
Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.


Treasury of Scripture

Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:7
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:2
Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:2
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

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Philippians 1
1. Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,
9. daily praying for their increase in grace;
12. he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;
21. and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;
27. exhorting them to unity;
28. and to fortitude in persecution.














Grace and peace
The phrase "Grace and peace" is a common salutation in Paul's epistles, reflecting a deep theological significance. "Grace" (Greek: "charis") refers to the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity. It is the foundation of the Christian faith, emphasizing that salvation and blessings are gifts from God, not earned by human effort. "Peace" (Greek: "eirēnē") signifies not just the absence of conflict but a profound sense of well-being and wholeness that comes from being reconciled with God through Christ. This peace surpasses all understanding and guards the hearts and minds of believers (Philippians 4:7). Historically, this greeting would resonate with both Jewish and Gentile audiences, as "peace" (Hebrew: "shalom") was a traditional Jewish greeting, while "grace" was a common Greek salutation. Together, they encapsulate the essence of the Gospel message, uniting diverse believers in the early church.

to you
The phrase "to you" personalizes the greeting, indicating that the message of grace and peace is directed specifically to the recipients of the letter, the Philippian church. This church, founded by Paul during his second missionary journey (Acts 16), was known for its generosity and partnership in the Gospel. The personal nature of this greeting underscores the relational aspect of Paul's ministry and the communal nature of the Christian faith. It reminds believers that God's grace and peace are not abstract concepts but are meant to be experienced personally and collectively within the body of Christ.

from God our Father
"From God our Father" emphasizes the source of grace and peace. God is depicted as a loving Father, a concept that would have been revolutionary in the Greco-Roman world, where gods were often seen as distant and capricious. This paternal imagery highlights the intimate relationship believers have with God, who cares for them as His children. Theologically, it affirms the doctrine of the Trinity, as grace and peace flow from both the Father and the Son. Historically, this reflects the early Christian understanding of God as both transcendent and immanent, involved in the lives of His people.

and the Lord Jesus Christ
The inclusion of "and the Lord Jesus Christ" affirms the divinity and lordship of Jesus, central tenets of the Christian faith. "Lord" (Greek: "Kyrios") was a title used for rulers and deities, signifying authority and sovereignty. By applying it to Jesus, Paul acknowledges His divine nature and His role as the mediator of God's grace and peace. This phrase also reflects the early church's confession of faith, as seen in Philippians 2:11, where every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. It underscores the unity of the Father and the Son in the work of salvation and the believer's allegiance to Christ as their sovereign ruler.

[2.Statement of St. Paul's condition at Rome (Philippians 1:12-26).

(1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwill (Philippians 1:12-18).

(2) HIS REJOICING THEREAT; his desire to depart and be with Christ, and his confidence, nevertheless, that he will abide in the flesh and see them again (Philippians 1:19-26).]

(12-18) In these verses St. Paul, evidently anxious that the Philippians should not "faint at his tribulations for them" (comp. Ephesians 3:13), points out that his imprisonment tended to further the gospel: first, directly, by the opportunity which it afforded him of preaching, and next, indirectly, by the stimulus which it gave to the preaching of others, whether "of envy and strife" or "of good will." . . .

Verse 2. - Grace be unto you, and peace. This combination of the Greek and Hebrew salutations is the common form in St. Paul's earlier Epistles; in the pastoral Epistles "mercy" is added. Grace is the favor of God, free and sovereign, which rests on the faithful Christian, and brings the gift of peace; which is, first, reconciliation with God and, secondly, the childlike confidence and trustful hope which result from faith in Christ's atonement. From God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. God the Father is the first Author of our salvation; God the Son, the Word made flesh, brought the message of peace from heaven, and reconciled us to God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Grace
Χάρις (Charis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

peace
εἰρήνη (eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

to you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Father
Πατρὸς (Patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the] Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ.
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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