Because of the [a]fellowship which ye have in the Gospel, from the [b]first day unto now.

And I am persuaded of this same thing, that he that hath begun this good work in you, will perform it until the [c]day of Jesus Christ,

As it becometh me so to judge of you all, because I have you in remembrance, that both in my [d]bands, and in my defense, and confirmation of the Gospel you all were partakers of my [e]grace.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:5 Because that you also are made partakers of the Gospel.
  2. Philippians 1:5 Ever since I knew you.
  3. Philippians 1:6 The Spirit of God will not forsake you unto the very latter end, until your mortal bodies shall appear before the judgment of Christ, to be glorified.
  4. Philippians 1:7 A true proof of a true knitting together with Christ.
  5. Philippians 1:7 He calleth his bands, grace, as though he had received some singular benefit.

because of your partnership(A) in the gospel from the first day(B) until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion(C) until the day of Christ Jesus.(D)

It is right(E) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(F) and, whether I am in chains(G) or defending(H) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.

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