Philippians Chapter 2 Verse 18

Interpretation of Philippians Chapter 2 Verse 18

In Philippians 2:18, the Apostle Paul encourages the church in Philippi to share in his joy and rejoice with him. He is referring to the joy they had shared in the past when the gospel was proclaimed among them, and he encourages them to continue to have the same joy in the present. Paul is reminding them that although they may have trials and sorrows, they can find joy in the Lord and rejoice even in the midst of hardships. He is also reminding them to stay unified in their shared joy and to use that to encourage each other in the faith.