Philippians

noun plural but singular in construction Phi·lip·pi·ans \fə-ˈli-pē-ənz\

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

short for Epistle to the Philippians

First Known Use: 1549

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