Philippians 1:27

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Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

World English Bible (WEB)

Only{G3440} let your conversation be{G4176}{(G5737)} as it becometh{G516} the gospel{G2098} of Christ{G5547}: that{G2443} whether{G1535} I come{G2064}{(G5631)} and{G2532} see{G1492}{(G5631)} you{G5209}, or{G1535} else be absent{G548}{(G5752)}, I may hear{G191}{(G5661)} of your{G5216} affairs{G4012}, that{G3754} ye stand fast{G4739}{(G5719)} in{G1722} one{G1520} spirit{G4151}, with one{G3391} mind{G5590} striving together{G4866}{(G5723)} for the faith{G4102} of the gospel{G2098};

Strong's King James

(27) Only lead your life worthily of the good news of The Mashiach! So that whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you, that you stand firm in one ruach-spirit, with one soul struggling together for the believing faith of the good news.

The F.O.G
[27] Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Messiah's gospel. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one person for the faith—like a team moving in perfect coordination.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

Only worthily of the good news of the Christ conduct ye yourselves, that, whether having come and seen you, whether being absent I may hear of the things concerning you, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul, striving together for the faith of the good news,

Young's Literal Translation

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