Verse 7
Even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel ye are all partakers with me of grace.
You all ... See under Philippians 1:5.
I have you in my heart ... Paul's deep affection for the Philippians is easy to understand. Nothing caused them to waver in their constant help of his preaching mission. Not even Paul's imprisonment had caused them to cut off their support.
Partakers with me of grace ... As Mounce said, "They were partakers with Paul in grace, not partakers of Paul's grace.[19]
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