Philippians 1:1-2·~1 min
Greetings from Paul and Timothy
Paul and Timothy write as servants of Christ Jesus to all the saints in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons, and they speak grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
P1aul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Verse 1Paul and Timothy write as servants of Christ Jesus to all the saints in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.
It identifies the letter's senders and recipients.
Verse 2Grace and peace are spoken over them from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
It completes the greeting with blessing.
Passage shape
A quiet block diagram: each row is one authored paragraph movement, with verse numbers kept visible for scanning and deeper work.
- vv. 1-2
Paul and Timothy write as servants of Christ Jesus to all the saints in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons, and they speak grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The paragraph introduces the letter through shared service and blessing.
Section summaryPaul and Timothy open simply as servants of Christ Jesus and speak grace and peace over the saints in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons. The greeting is brief, but it already places the letter inside shared service and divine blessing.
Role in the chapterThis opening movement identifies the senders and recipients and sets the tone of grace before the letter turns to thanksgiving and prayer.