Philippians 3:1

King James Version (KJV)

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Translations

Philippians 3:1 - Amplified Bible

FOR THE rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the Lord {and} continue to rejoice that you are in Him. To keep writing to you [over and over] of the same things is not irksome to me, and it is [a precaution] for your safety.

Philippians 3:1 - American Standard Version

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe.

Philippians 3:1 - Bible in Basic English

For the rest, my brothers, be glad in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no trouble to me, and for you it is safe.

Philippians 3:1 - Darby Bible

For the rest, my brethren, rejoice in [the] Lord: to write the same things to you, to me [is] not irksome, and for you safe.

Philippians 3:1 - English Standard Version

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.

Philippians 3:1 - King James Version

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Philippians 3:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Por lo demás, hermanos mìos, regocijaos en el Señor. A mì no me es molesto escribiros otra vez lo mismo, y para vosotros es motivo de seguridad.

Philippians 3:1 - The Message

And that’s about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don’t mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you don’t mind hearing it again. Better safe than sorry—so here goes.

Philippians 3:1 - New American Standard Bible

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things {again} is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Philippians 3:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Por lo demás, hermanos mìos, regocìjense en el Señor. A mì no me es molesto escribirles otra vez lo mismo, y para ustedes es motivo de seguridad.

Philippians 3:1 - World English Bible

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

Philippians 3:1 - Young's Living Translation

As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord; the same things to write to you to me indeed is not tiresome, and for you [is] sure;

Philippians 3:1 - Additional Comments

He says "finally", meaning he is ready to conclude the letter. In his closing, the last and possibly most important point he wants to make is for them to rejoice in the Lord. We see a clear picture in this chapter that sacrifices may be made for the sake of knowing Christ. How else could one make these sacrifices unless you have the joy of the Lord? The joy of the Lord is our strength - Neh 8:10. You serve whatever you can be passionate about, can rejoice in, whether family, sports, money, the Lord, etc.
We need to encourage each other to rejoice in the Lord. This isn't "don't worry, be happy!" We are weak, and can't be the source of true peace or happiness - it is only in the Lord (see notes on Eccl 8:15). How can we "rejoice in the Lord"? Phil 4:6-7 says we receive peace through prayer with thanksgiving, in an active relationship with God. Joy comes with prayer, thanksgiving, total reliance on Him, resting in Him, looking forward with anticipation of everything He is and does for us. The deepest joy comes in being the closest to God's will, and God's ultimate purpose for us is to glorify God. The more we glorify God, the more joy we have.
Why does Paul write this? For him it is not tedious, for his joy, his passion, is for their success in God, and anything, even in repetition, to accomplish this task is fulfilling.
For those receiving this letter, hearing it again is "safe". What is safety? Protection from undesirable results. Hearing it again is safe, for it may promote desirable results. And this is why God's principles can continue to be repeated - for to the minister it is not tedious, and for the listener it is safe.

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