Knowing that the brothers in Philippi would likely face similar trials and would be encouraged by his perseverance gave him reason to be glad and to rejoice with them.
Teadmine, et vennad Filippis kohtavad tõenäoliselt samalaadseid raskusi ja saavad julgustust tema vastupidavusest, andis Paulusele põhjuse tunda rõõmu ja rõõmustada koos nendega.