Philippians 4:3
Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Philippians, Paul asks a friend to help some women and others who worked with him in spreading the gospel. He mentions Clement by name and refers to all of them as being recorded in the book of life.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're on a big team playing soccer. Your coach wants you to cheer for your teammates, especially some special players who have helped him a lot. Paul is like that coach, asking his friend to help those women and others he worked with closely.
Historical Background
This verse was written by the Apostle Paul around 60-62 AD while he was in prison in Rome. He wrote it to the church in Philippi, which he had founded years earlier, encouraging them about people who were his close supporters and fellow workers.
Living It Out Today
Today, this might apply when a leader asks for support for key team members. For example, if your boss is away on leave, they might ask you to ensure that certain colleagues who have been crucial to the company's success are well supported during their absence.