Philippians 3:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is not troublesome for me, but it is safe for you.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τὸ λοιπόν, ἀδελφοί μου, χαίρετε ἐν Κυρίῳ. Τὰ αὐτὰ γράφειν ὑμῖν, ἐμοὶ μὲν οὐκ ὀκνηρόν, ὑμῖν δὲ ἀσφαλές.

Transliteration

The loipon, adelphoi my, chairete in Kyriō. The same things to graphein to you, to me men not oknēron, to you de asphales.

Grammar Details

• *loipon*: accusative, neuter, singular - remainder/finally/furthermore
• *adelphoi*: vocative, masculine, plural - brothers
• *chairete*: imperative, present, active, 2nd person plural - rejoice
• *Kyriō*: dative, masculine, singular - Lord
• *graphein*: infinitive, present, active - to write
• *men*: postpositive particle marking contrast with *de* - on one hand
• *oknēron*: nominative, neuter, singular, adjective - troublesome/burdensome
• *de*: postpositive particle - on the other hand/but
• *asphales*: nominative, neuter, singular, adjective - safe/secure

Word Meanings

• *loipon*: finally/furthermore/as for the rest
• *Kyriō*: Lord/master [reference to Jesus Christ]
• *oknēron*: troublesome/tiresome/tedious
• *asphales*: safe/secure/reliable/certain

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not bothersome for me, but for you it is safe.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Finally,{G3063} my{G3450} brethren,{G80} rejoice{G5463} in{G1722} the Lord.{G2962} To write{G1125} the same things{G846} to you,{G5213} to me{G1698} indeed{G3303} is not{G3756} irksome,{G3636} but{G1161} for you{G5213} it is safe.{G804}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Finally{G3063}, my{G3450} brethren{G80}, rejoice{G5463}{(G5720)} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}. To write{G1125}{(G5721)} the same things{G846} to you{G5213}, to me{G1698} indeed{G3303} is not{G3756} grievous{G3636}, but{G1161} for you{G5213} it is safe{G804}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Morover my brethren reioyce in the LORde. It greveth me not to write one thinge often to you. For to you it is a sure thynge.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Morover my brethren, reioyce in the LORDE. Where as I wryte euer one thinge vnto you, it greueth me not, and maketh you the surer.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Moreouer, my brethren, reioyce in the Lord. It grieueth mee not to write the same things to you, and for you it is a sure thing.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Moreouer my brethren, reioyce ye in the Lord. It greeueth me not to write the same thyng often to you, for to you it is a sure thyng.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed [is] not grievous, but for you [it is] safe.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord; the same things to write to you to me indeed is not tiresome, and for you `is' sure;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  For the rest, my brothers, be glad in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no trouble to me, and for you it is safe.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  True and False Righteousness Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Referenced Verses

• Phil 4:4 : 4 Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice!
• Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise—think about these things.
• 1 Pet 4:13 : 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
• 2 Cor 13:11 : 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
• 1 Thess 5:16 : 16 Rejoice always.
• Jas 1:2 : 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of various kinds,
• 1 Pet 1:6-8 : 6 In this you rejoice greatly, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold that perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
• 1 Pet 3:8 : 8 Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another as brothers and sisters, be tenderhearted and humble.
• Eph 6:10 : 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
• Phil 2:17-18 : 17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
• Phil 3:3 : 3 For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, glory in Christ Jesus, and do not put confidence in the flesh.
• 2 Pet 1:12-15 : 12 Therefore, I will always remind you about these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you now have. 13 I think it is right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 knowing that the laying aside of my tent is imminent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15 And I will also make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will always be able to remember these things.
• 2 Pet 3:1 : 1 Beloved, this is now the second letter I am writing to you, in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,
• 1 Thess 4:1 : 1 Finally, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, just as you received instructions from us on how you ought to live and please God, that you would excel even more.
• Deut 12:18 : 18 Instead, you are to eat these in the presence of the Lord your God, at the place the Lord your God will choose—you, your son and daughter, your male and female servants, and the Levite within your gates. Rejoice before the Lord your God in everything you undertake.
• Deut 16:11 : 11 Rejoice before the Lord your God—you, your son and daughter, your male and female servants, the Levite in your towns, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow living among you, in the place the Lord your God chooses to establish His name.
• 1 Sam 2:1 : 1 Hannah prayed and said: 'My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is lifted high in the LORD. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in Your deliverance.'
• 1 Chr 15:28 : 28 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouts of joy, the sound of the ram's horn, trumpets, cymbals, and the music of harps and lyres.
• 1 Chr 16:10 : 10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
• 1 Chr 16:31-33 : 31 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!" 32 Let the sea resound and everything in it; let the fields be joyful and everything in them. 33 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.
• 1 Chr 29:22 : 22 They ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD that day. Then they made Solomon, son of David, king a second time, anointing him as ruler for the LORD and Zadok as priest.
• 2 Chr 30:26-27 : 26 There was great joy in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened in Jerusalem since the days of Solomon son of David, king of Israel. 27 The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, and their prayer reached His holy dwelling place in heaven.
• Neh 8:10 : 10 Nehemiah said, 'Go and celebrate with rich foods and sweet drinks, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'
• Job 22:26 : 26 For then you will take delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
• Ps 5:11 : 11 Declare them guilty, O God! Let them fall by their own schemes. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against You.
• Ps 32:11-33:1 : 11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing for joy, all you who are upright in heart. 1 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones! Praise is fitting for the upright.
• Ps 37:4 : 4 Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
• Ps 42:4 : 4 My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all day long, 'Where is your God?'
• Ps 97:1 : 1 The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice! Let the many coastlands be glad!
• Ps 100:1-2 : 1 A psalm of thanksgiving: Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with joyful singing.
• Ps 149:2 : 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
• Isa 12:2-3 : 2 Behold, God is my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, for the LORD, the LORD Himself, is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. 3 With joy, you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
• Isa 41:16 : 16 You will winnow them, and the wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the Lord and glory in the Holy One of Israel.
• Isa 61:10 : 10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul will be joyful in my God, for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and covered me with a robe of righteousness, like a bridegroom adorned with a headdress, and like a bride adorned with her jewels.
• Isa 65:14 : 14 Behold, my servants will sing out of the joy of their hearts, but you will cry out from the pain of your hearts and wail from a broken spirit.
• Isa 66:11-12 : 11 For you will nurse and be satisfied from her comforting breasts; you will drink deeply and delight in her overflowing glory. 12 For this is what the Lord says: 'I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of the nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her hip, and you will be bounced on her knees.'
• Joel 2:23 : 23 Be glad, children of Zion; rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as in the past.
• Hab 3:17-18 : 17 Though the fig tree does not blossom and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
• Zeph 3:14 : 14 Sing aloud, Daughter Zion; shout, Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!
• Zeph 3:17 : 17 The LORD your God is in your midst—a mighty warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will exult over you with joyful singing.
• Zech 10:7 : 7 Ephraim will be like mighty warriors, and their hearts will rejoice as if from wine. Their children will see it and be happy; their hearts will exult in the LORD.
• Matt 5:12 : 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
• Luke 1:47 : 47 'and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
• Rom 5:2-3 : 2 Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance.
• Rom 5:11 : 11 Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.