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Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ,[a] to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers[b] and servants:[c] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I thank my God whenever I remember you, always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy, for your partnership[d] in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. 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 Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace. For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

12 Now I desire to have you know, brothers,[e] that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News, 13 so that it became evident to the whole palace[f] guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ, 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. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will. 16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.

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. 19 For I know that this will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 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. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose. 23 But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 24 Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake. 25 Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 that your boasting[g] may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

27 Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News 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 Good News; 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. 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, 30 having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me.

Footnotes

  1. 1:1 “Christ” means “Anointed One”.
  2. 1:1 or, superintendents, or bishops
  3. 1:1 Or, deacons
  4. 1:5 The word translated “partnership” (κοινωνίᾳ) also means “fellowship” and “sharing”.
  5. 1:12 The word for “brothers” here and where context allows may also be correctly translated “brothers and sisters” or “siblings.”
  6. 1:13 or, praetorian
  7. 1:26 or, rejoicing

Saludo

Queridos hermanos y hermanas de la iglesia de Filipos:

Nosotros, Pablo y Timoteo, que somos servidores de Jesucristo, enviamos un saludo a todos ustedes, que pertenecen al pueblo especial de Dios y están unidos a Jesucristo. Saludos también para los líderes y los diáconos.

Que Dios, nuestro Padre, y el Señor Jesucristo, los amen mucho y les den su paz.

Pablo ora por los miembros de la iglesia

Siempre doy gracias a mi Dios, al acordarme de ustedes; y cuando oro, siempre pido con alegría por todos, porque me ayudaron a anunciar la buena noticia desde el primer día que la oyeron hasta ahora. Dios empezó el buen trabajo en ustedes, y estoy seguro de que lo irá perfeccionando hasta el día en que Jesucristo vuelva.

Está bien que yo piense así de todos ustedes, porque los quiero mucho, y porque ustedes comparten conmigo el trabajo de amor que Dios me ha encargado. En la cárcel, o delante de los jueces, ustedes siempre me apoyan para afirmar la verdad de esta buena noticia. Dios sabe que no miento cuando digo que los extraño y los quiero con el tierno amor que Jesucristo me da.

Le pido a Dios que ustedes se amen cada vez más, y que todo lo aprendan bien y lo juzguen correctamente, 10 para que sepan cómo elegir lo mejor. Así, cuando Cristo vuelva, estarán sin pecado y nadie podrá acusarlos de nada. 11 Porque, con la ayuda de Jesucristo, ustedes harán lo bueno, para que la gente alabe y honre a Dios.

Lo que Pablo piensa de la vida

12 Queridos hermanos, quiero que sepan que lo que me ha pasado, más bien me ha ayudado a anunciar la buena noticia. 13 Todos los guardias del palacio, y el resto de la gente, saben que estoy preso por servir a Cristo. 14 Además, al saber que estoy preso, la mayoría de los hermanos se ha animado a anunciar el mensaje de Dios, sin miedo y con más confianza en el Señor Jesucristo.

15-16 Es cierto que algunos anuncian la buena noticia porque de veras quieren ayudar: aman a Cristo y saben que Dios me ha dado la tarea de defender la buena noticia. En cambio, hay otros que lo hacen sólo por competir conmigo, o porque me envidian. 17 Y esos que me envidian no la anuncian con sinceridad; lo hacen porque son egoístas y sólo quieren crearme más problemas aquí en la cárcel. 18 Pero eso no importa; porque, sean sinceros o no, están anunciando el mensaje de Cristo, y eso me hace sentirme muy feliz. Y más feliz me sentiré 19 cuando sepa que, por medio de las oraciones de ustedes, y con la ayuda del Espíritu de Jesucristo, pronto saldré de la cárcel. 20 Espero firmemente no hacer nada que pueda avergonzarme. Al contrario, sea que yo viva o muera, quiero portarme siempre con valor para que, por medio de mí, la gente hable de lo maravilloso que es Cristo.

21 Si vivo, quiero hacerlo para servir a Cristo, pero si muero, salgo ganando. 22-23 En realidad, no sé qué es mejor, y me cuesta mucho trabajo elegir. En caso de seguir con vida, puedo serle útil a Dios aquí en la tierra; pero si muero, iré a reunirme con Jesucristo, lo cual es mil veces mejor. 24-25 Pero yo sé que ustedes me necesitan vivo. Por eso estoy seguro de que me quedaré, para poder ayudarlos a tener más confianza en Dios y a vivir felices. 26 Así que, cuando yo esté otra vez con ustedes, tendrán más motivos para alabar a Jesucristo.

Vivir confiando en Cristo

27 Sólo les pido que vivan dignamente, como lo enseña la buena noticia de Cristo. Porque, sea que yo vaya o no a verlos, quiero estar seguro de que todos ustedes viven muy unidos y que se ponen de acuerdo en todo, y que luchan unidos por anunciar la buena noticia.

28 No tengan miedo de sus enemigos. Si ustedes se comportan con valentía, verán que ellos serán destruidos y ustedes serán salvados, porque Dios les dará el triunfo. 29 Dios les ha dado a ustedes el privilegio de confiar en Cristo, y también de sufrir por él. 30 Así que tendrán los mismos problemas que yo he tenido, y ya saben muy bien lo que he sufrido y estoy sufriendo.

Paul and Timothy,(A) servants of Christ Jesus,

To all God’s holy people(B) in Christ Jesus at Philippi,(C) together with the overseers(D) and deacons[a]:(E)

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.(F)

Thanksgiving and Prayer

I thank my God every time I remember you.(G) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray(H) with joy because of your partnership(I) in the gospel from the first day(J) until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion(K) until the day of Christ Jesus.(L)

It is right(M) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(N) and, whether I am in chains(O) or defending(P) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. God can testify(Q) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

And this is my prayer: that your love(R) may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,(S) 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,(T) 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness(U) 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,[b] 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[c] and to everyone else that I am in chains(V) for Christ. 14 And because of my chains,(W) most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.(X)

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.(Y) 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition,(Z) not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.(AA) 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(AB) and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ(AC) what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[d](AD) 20 I eagerly expect(AE) and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage(AF) so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,(AG) whether by life or by death.(AH) 21 For to me, to live is Christ(AI) 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(AJ) and be with Christ,(AK) 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(AL) 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(AM) in the one Spirit,[e] striving together(AN) 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(AO) on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer(AP) for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle(AQ) you saw(AR) I had, and now hear(AS) that I still have.

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 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. Philippians 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.
  3. Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace
  4. Philippians 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation
  5. Philippians 1:27 Or in one spirit

Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.

11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.