Philippians
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
Phi·lip·pi·ans
| \ fə-ˈli-pē-ənz
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Definition of Philippians
: a hortatory letter written by St. Paul to the Christians of Philippi and included as a book in the New Testament — see Bible Table
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“Philippians.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Philippians. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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