The Greek expression that Paul used for the word “behave ” may also be rendered“ carry on as citizens. ” That phrase had special significance for the congregation in Philippi.
إِنَّ ٱلْكَلِمَةَ ٱلْيُونَانِيَّةَ ٱلَّتِي ٱسْتَخْدَمَهَا بُولُسُ مُقَابِلَ « ٱسْلُكُوا » يُمْكِنُ تَرْجَمَتُهَا أَيْضًا « عِيشُوا كَمُوَاطِنِينَ » .‏