Philippians 1:27
Good News Translation
Now, the important thing is that your way of life should be as the gospel of Christ requires, so that, whether or not I am able to go and see you, I will hear that you are standing firm with one common purpose and that with only one desire you are fighting together for the faith of the gospel.

New Revised Standard Version
Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel,

Contemporary English Version
Above all else, you must live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. Then, whether I visit you or not, I will hear that all of you think alike. I will know that you are working together and are struggling side by side to get others to believe the good news.

New American Bible
Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear news of you, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind struggling together for the faith of the gospel,

Douay-Rheims Bible
Only let your conversation be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you, or, being absent, may hear of you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind labouring together for the faith of the gospel.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Only let your conversation be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you, or, being absent, may hear of you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind labouring together for the faith of the gospel.

let.

Philippians 3:18-21 For many walk, of whom I have told you often (and now tell you weeping) that they are enemies of the cross of Christ: . . .

Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, a prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation in which you are called:

Colossians 1:10 That you may walk worthy of God, in all things pleasing; being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God:

1 Thessalonians 2:11,12 As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you (as a father doth his children), . . .

1 Thessalonians 4:1 For the rest therefore, brethren, pray and beseech you in the Lord Jesus that, as you have received from us, how you ought to walk and to please God, so also you would walk, that you may abound the more.

Titus 2:10 Not defrauding, but in all things shewing good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

2 Peter 1:4-9 By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world. . . .

2 Peter 3:11,14 Seeing then that all these things are to be dissolved, what manner of people ought you to be in holy conversation and godliness? . . .

the gospel.

Romans 1:9,16 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make a commemoration of you: . . .

Romans 15:16,29 That I should be the minister of Christ Jesus among the Gentiles: sanctifying the gospel of God, that the oblation of the Gentiles may be made acceptable and sanctified in the Holy Ghost. . . .

2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of unbelievers, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine unto them.

2 Corinthians 9:13 By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them and unto all.

Galatians 1:7 Which is not another: only there are some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

whether.

Philippians 2:12,24 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, (as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but much more now in my absence) with fear and trembling work out your salvation. . . .

I may.

Ephesians 1:15 Wherefore, I also, hearing of your faith that is in the Lord Jesus and of your love towards all the saints,

Colossians 1:4 Hearing your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have towards all the saints.

1 Thessalonians 3:6 But now when Timothy came to us from you and related to us your faith and charity, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us as we also to see you:

Philemon 1:5 Hearing of thy charity and faith, which thou hast in the Lord Jesus and towards all the saints:

3 John 1:3,4 I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. . . .

that ye.

Philippians 2:1,2 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of charity, if any society of the spirit, if any bowels of commiseration: . . .

Philippians 4:1 Therefore my dearly beloved brethren and most desired, my joy and my crown: so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

Psalm 122:3 Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.

Psalm 133:1 A gradual canticle of David. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity:

Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knowing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate: and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no schisms among you: but that you be perfect in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast and unmoveable: always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 16:13,14 Watch ye: stand fast in the faith: do manfully and be strengthened. . . .

2 Corinthians 13:11 For the rest, brethren, rejoice, be perfect, take exhortation, be of one mind, have peace. And the God of grace and of love shall be with you.

in one.

Jeremiah 32:39 And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all days: and that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.

John 17:20,21 And not for them only do I pray, but for them also who through their word shall believe in me. . . .

Acts 2:46 And continuing daily with one accord in the temple and breaking bread from house to house, they took their meat with gladness and simplicity of heart:

Acts 4:32 And the multitude of believers had but one heart and one soul. Neither did any one say that aught of the things which he possessed was his own: but all things were common unto them.

Romans 12:4,5 For as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office: . . .

1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one and hath many members; and all the members of the body, whereas they are many, yet are one body: So also is Christ.

*etc:

Ephesians 4:3-6 Careful to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. . . .

James 3:18 And the fruit of justice is sown in peace, to them that make peace.

Jude 1:3 Dearly beloved, taking all care to write unto you concerning your common salvation, I was under a necessity to write unto you: to beseech you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.

the faith.

Proverbs 22:23 Because the Lord will judge his cause: and will afflict them that have afflicted his soul.

Acts 24:24 And after some days, Felix, coming with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jew, sent for Paul and heard of him the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Romans 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith, in all nations, for his name:

Romans 10:8 But what saith the scripture? The word is nigh thee; even in thy mouth and in thy heart. This is the word of faith, which we preach.

Ephesians 1:13 In whom you also, after you had heard the word of truth (the gospel of your salvation), in whom also believing, you were signed with the holy Spirit of promise.

1 Timothy 1:11,19 Which is according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God which hath been committed to my trust. . . .

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight: I have finished my course: I have kept the faith.

Context
Worthy of the Gospel
26That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again. 27Only let your conversation be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you, or, being absent, may hear of you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind labouring together for the faith of the gospel. 28And in nothing be ye terrified by the adversaries: which to them is a cause of perdition, but to you of salvation, and this from God.…
Cross References
Acts 4:32
And the multitude of believers had but one heart and one soul. Neither did any one say that aught of the things which he possessed was his own: but all things were common unto them.

1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no schisms among you: but that you be perfect in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye: stand fast in the faith: do manfully and be strengthened.

Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, a prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation in which you are called:

Philippians 1:5
For your communication in the gospel of Christ, from the first day unto now.

Philippians 3:20
But our conversation is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians 4:1
Therefore my dearly beloved brethren and most desired, my joy and my crown: so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

Jude 1:3
Dearly beloved, taking all care to write unto you concerning your common salvation, I was under a necessity to write unto you: to beseech you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.

Philippians 1:26
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