Philippians 1:27 (WEB)
Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Catechism · 1
“Coming to see in the faith their new dignity, Christians are called to lead henceforth a life "worthy of the gospel of Christ."” — Catechism footnote: Phil 1:27.
Fathers and councils · 2
Theodoret of Cyrus
“…First-born of every creature, begotten of the Father before all worlds; by Whom all things were made; Who for our salvation was incarnate, and lived among men.” — editor's note: “πολιτευσάμενον.” Cf. Phil. i. 27, and iii. 20, and Acts xxiii. 1
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Basil the Great
“The Christian ought to be so minded as becomes his heavenly calling, and his life and conversation ought to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ.” — editor's note: cf. Phil. i. 27.
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Cross-references · 7
Cited together with
Cited together in Catechism §1692.
Cited together in Catechism §1692.
Cited together in Ecclesiastical History I.12.
Cited together in Catechism §1692.
Cited together in Ecclesiastical History I.12.
Parallel passages
Romans 1:16 and Philippians 1:27 share the same wording (10 words).
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