Philippians-1

(New International Version)

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  • 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons 1:1 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in Romans 16:1 and 1 Tim. 3:8, 12. :
  • 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer
  • 3 I thank my God every time I remember you.
  • 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
  • 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
  • 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
  • 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
  • 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
  • 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
  • 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
  • 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel
  • 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, 1:12 The Greek word for brothers and sisters ( adelphoi ) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 14; and in 3:1, 13, 17; 4:1, 8, 21. that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
  • 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard 1:13 Or whole palace and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
  • 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.
  • 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
  • 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
  • 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
  • 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
  • 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation
  • 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
  • 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
  • 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!
  • 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
  • 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
  • 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
  • 26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me. Life Worthy of the Gospel
  • 27 Whatever happens, 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 the one Spirit, 1:27 Or in one spirit striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
  • 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.
  • 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
  • 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
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