Philippians 1:6
Christian Standard Bible
6 I am sure of this, that he who started a good work(A) in you[a] will carry it on to completion(B) until the day of Christ Jesus.
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- 1:6 Or work among you
Philippians 1:6
New English Translation
6 For I am sure of this very thing,[a] that the one[b] who began a good work in[c] you will perfect it[d] until the day of Christ Jesus.
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- Philippians 1:6 tn Grk “since I am sure of this very thing.” The verse begins with an adverbial participle that is dependent on the main verb in v. 3 (“I thank”). Paul here gives one reason for his thankfulness.
- Philippians 1:6 tn The referent is clearly God from the overall context of the paragraph and the mention of “the day of Christ Jesus” at the end, which would be redundant if Christ were referred to here.
- Philippians 1:6 tn Or “among.”
- Philippians 1:6 tn The word “it” is not in the Greek text but has been supplied. Direct objects were frequently omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
Philippians 1:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry,(A) but others out of good will.
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Philippians 1:15
New English Translation
15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill.
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