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Final Greetings
These closing words are brief, yet they show warm connection among believers. The writer ends with greetings, names different groups of saints, and finishes with a blessing centred on the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Understanding the passage
The setting of these words
This passage is the final greeting and blessing of the letter. It gives a command to greet every saint in Christ Jesus, reports greetings from the brothers with the writer and from all the saints, especially those of Caesar’s household, and closes with a wish for grace.
Philippians 4:21–23Main takeaway
These final verses show believers sharing greetings across distance and resting in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Follow the letter’s teaching
Open a card to explore the full explanation and its Bible references.
01A greeting for every saintThe first instruction is simple and broad: “Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.” “Every” makes the greeting inclusive, and “saint” identifies God’s people.
Explanation
The first instruction is simple and broad: “Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.” “Every” makes the greeting inclusive, and “saint” identifies God’s people. The phrase “in Christ Jesus” points to their shared identity. The verse calls for personal, caring recognition among all the believers addressed here.
02Greetings from those with the writerThe writer then adds, “The brothers who are with me greet you.” This means the greeting is not from one person alone.
Explanation
The writer then adds, “The brothers who are with me greet you.” This means the greeting is not from one person alone. Other believers who are present with the writer also send their greeting. The verse shows fellowship expressed through deliberate words of welcome and remembrance.
03All the saints, with one group named especiallyThe next line widens the greeting further: “All the saints greet you.” Then one group is singled out, “especially those who are of Caesar’s household.”
Explanation
The next line widens the greeting further: “All the saints greet you.” Then one group is singled out, “especially those who are of Caesar’s household.” The passage does not explain more about them, but it clearly includes them among the saints and gives them special mention in the closing.
04The letter closes with graceThe final words are a blessing: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”
Explanation
The final words are a blessing: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” The closing focus is on grace, and the source of that grace is the Lord Jesus Christ. Like the command to greet every saint, this blessing is directed to all, not only a select few.
Questions to explore
Pause, look back at the verses and talk together.
01What does the writer ask the readers to do in the first closing sentence?
Look closely at the command in Philippians 4:21 and notice who is included in it.
02Which groups send greetings in these verses, and which group receives special mention?
List each group mentioned in Philippians 4:21 and Philippians 4:22, and pay attention to the word “especially.”
03What is the final blessing, and who is it for?
Read Philippians 4:23 and notice both the gift named and the people included.
Read the Bible passage
World English Bible ClassicScripture quotation · Public domain
Philippians 4:21–23
21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.
22All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.