Philippians 4:1

Straining Toward the Goal

¹ Therefore, my beloved and _a longed-for brethren, _b my joy and crown, so _c stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

1. Cross References
   Philippians 1:8
   For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 1:14
   (as also you have understood us in part), that we are your boast as you also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 16:13
   Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
   Philippians 1:27
   Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.