Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

'Wherefore:' since we have such a glorious hope (Philippians 3:20).

Dearly beloved. Repeated at the close of the verse, implying that his great love to them should be a motive to their obedience.

Longed for, [ epipotheetoi (G1973)] - 'yearned after' in your absence (Philippians 1:8).

Crown - in the day of the Lord (Philippians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:19).

So - as I have admonished you.

Stand fast (Philippians 1:27).

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