Philippians: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
New Testament · Letters of Paul · Book 50 of 66
- Chapters
- 4
- Verses
- 104
- Words*
- 2,162
- Reading time*
- 9 min
About Philippians
Philippians is a warm letter of thanks that Paul wrote from prison to a church he loved. Its recurring note is joy, and it includes a hymn about Christ humbling himself, along with encouragement not to be anxious but to pray about everything.
Well-known passages: Philippians 2:5–11 · Philippians 4:4–7 · Philippians 4:13
How long does it take to read Philippians?
Philippians has 4 chapters and 104 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Philippians takes about 9 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
| If you read… | You'll finish Philippians in |
|---|---|
| 1 chapter a day | 4 days |
| 2 chapters a day | 2 days |
| 3 chapters a day | 2 days |
| 10 minutes a day | 1 day |
Chapters of Philippians
The number of verses in each chapter of Philippians:
- Philippians 130 verses
- Philippians 230 verses
- Philippians 321 verses
- Philippians 423 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.