Philippians 4:21

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ንዅሎም ነቶም ኣብ ክርስቶስ ኢየሱስ ዘለዉ ቅዱሳን፥ ሰላም በልዎም። እቶም ምሳይ ዘለዉ ኣሕዋትውን፥ ሰላም ይብሉኹም ኣለዉ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a greeting from Paul to all the believers in Christ Jesus. He tells them to say hello to every saint and notes that his fellow brothers are also sending their greetings.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're at a big party, and your friend says 'Hi' to everyone there for you. That's what Paul is doing here—he's telling everyone to say hi to all the nice people in Jesus’ family!

Historical Background

This verse comes from Philippians, a letter written by the apostle Paul around 62 AD. It was sent to the early Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia, where believers were facing challenges and needed encouragement.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us of the importance of reaching out to others in our faith communities. For example, if you're at church, make sure to greet everyone warmly, including those who might feel left out or new to the community.

Topics

• greeting
• community
• faithfulness
• love
• encouragement
• salutation

Related Verses

• Romans 16:16
• 2 Corinthians 13:13
• Colossians 4:8-9
• Luke 10:1-6
• Ephesians 6:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is greeting important in Christian communities?

Greeting others fosters a sense of community and warmth, making everyone feel included and valued. It’s an act that shows love and respect.

Who are the 'brethren with me' mentioned by Paul?

These likely refer to other Christians who were traveling or working alongside Paul at the time he wrote this letter.

How does Philippians 4:21 relate to modern church practices?

It encourages churches to be inclusive and welcoming, ensuring that everyone feels acknowledged and part of the community.

What can we learn from Paul's approach in greeting others?

Paul’s example teaches us to greet each person with sincerity and warmth, showing genuine care for every member of the faith community.