1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers{The word translated "overseers" (episkopos) can also be translated superintendents, guardians, curators, or bishops.} and deacons{Or, servants}:
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 1 , Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers{The word translated "overseers" (episkopos) can also be translated superintendents, guardians, curators, or bishops.} and deacons{Or, servants}:
1:2 Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 2 , Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1:3 I thank my God whenever I remember you,
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 3 , I thank my God whenever I remember you,
1:4 always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 4 , always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
1:5 for your partnership{The word translated "partnership" (koinonia) also means "fellowship" and "sharing."} in furtherance of the Gospel from the first day until now;
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 5 , for your partnership{The word translated "partnership" (koinonia) also means "fellowship" and "sharing."} in furtherance of the Gospel from the first day until now;
1:6 being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 6 , being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
1:7 It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 7 , It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
1:8 For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 8 , For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.
1:9 This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 9 , This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
1:10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 10 , so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;
1:11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 11 , being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
1:12 Now I desire to have you know, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Gospel;
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 12 , Now I desire to have you know, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Gospel;
1:13 so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 13 , so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;
1:14 and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 14 , and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 15 , Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
1:16 The former insincerly preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 16 , The former insincerly preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
1:17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Gospel.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 17 , but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Gospel.
1:18 What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 18 , What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.
1:19 For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 19 , For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
1:20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 20 , according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 21 , For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
1:22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don't make known what I will choose.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 22 , But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don't make known what I will choose.
1:23 But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 23 , But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
1:24 Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 24 , Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
1:25 Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 25 , Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
1:26 that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 26 , that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.
1:27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel 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 Gospel;
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 27 , Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel 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 Gospel;
1:28 and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 28 , and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
1:29 Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 29 , Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
1:30 having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.
The WEB Book of Philippians , Chapter 1 , Verse 30 , having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.
