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Philippians 1
New International Version
Philippians 1
New International Version
1 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)
2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.(F)
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 I thank my God every time I remember you.(G) 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray(H) with joy 5 because of your partnership(I) in the gospel from the first day(J) until now, 6 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)
7 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. 8 God can testify(Q) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
9 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace
- Philippians 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation
- Philippians 1:27 Or in one spirit
Philippians 1
New International Reader's Version
Philippians 1
New International Reader's Version
1 We, Paul and Timothy, are writing this letter. We serve Christ Jesus.
We are sending this letter to you, all God’s holy people in Philippi. You belong to Christ Jesus. We are also sending this letter to your leaders and deacons.
2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
Paul Prays and Gives Thanks
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 I am happy because you have joined me in spreading the good news. You have done so from the first day until now. 6 God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.
7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you. I love you with all my heart. I may be held by chains, or I may be standing up for the truth of the good news. Either way, all of you share in God’s grace together with me. 8 God is my witness that I long for all of you. I love you with the love that Christ Jesus gives.
9 I pray that your love will grow more and more. And let it be based on knowledge and understanding. 10 Then you will be able to know what is best. Then you will be pure and without blame for the day that Christ returns. 11 You will be filled with the fruit of right living produced by Jesus Christ. All these things bring glory and praise to God.
Paul Spreads the Good News While in Prison
12 Brothers and sisters, here is what I want you to know. What has happened to me has actually helped to spread the good news. 13 One thing has become clear. I am being held by chains because I am a witness for Christ. All the palace guards and everyone else know it. 14 And because I am a prisoner, most of the believers have become bolder in the Lord. They now dare even more to preach the good news without fear.
15 It’s true that some preach about Christ because they are jealous. But others preach about Christ to help me in my work. 16 The last group acts out of love. They know I have been put here to be a witness for the good news. 17 But the others preach about Christ only to get ahead. They preach Christ for the wrong reasons. They think they can stir up trouble for me while I am being held by chains. 18 But what does it matter? Here is the important thing. Whether for right or wrong reasons, Christ is being preached about. That makes me very glad.
And I will continue to be glad. 19 I know that you are praying for me. I also know that God will give me the Spirit of Jesus Christ to help me. So no matter what happens, I’m sure I will still be set free. 20 I completely expect and hope that I won’t be ashamed in any way. I’m sure I will be brave enough. Now as always Christ will receive glory because of what happens to me. He will receive glory whether I live or die. 21 For me, life finds all its meaning in Christ. Death also has its benefits. 22 Suppose I go on living in my body. Then I will be able to carry on my work. It will bear a lot of fruit. But what should I choose? I don’t know! 23 I can’t decide between the two. I long to leave this world and be with Christ. That is better by far. 24 But it is more important for you that I stay alive. 25 I’m sure of this. So I know I will remain with you. And I will continue with all of you to help you grow in your faith. I will also continue to help you be joyful in what you have been taught. 26 I’m sure I will be with you again. Then you will be able to boast in Christ Jesus even more because of me.
Living to Honor the Good News
27 No matter what happens, live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. Then I will know that you remain strong together in the one Spirit. I will know this if I come and see you or only hear about you. I will know that you work together as one person. I will know that you work to spread the teachings about the good news. 28 So don’t be afraid in any way of those who oppose you. This will show them that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved. That’s what God will do. 29 Here is what he has given you to do for Christ. You must not only believe in him. You must also suffer for him. 30 You are going through the same struggle you saw me go through. As you have heard, I am still struggling.
Filiboy 1
Somali Bible
Filiboy 1
Somali Bible
WARQADDII RASUUL BAWLOS U QORAY DADKII
FILIBOY
Salaan
1 Annagoo ah Bawlos iyo Timoteyos, oo ah addoommadii Ciise Masiix, waxaannu warqaddan u qoraynaa kulli quduusiinta Ciise Masiix oo magaalada Filiboy la jooga hoggaamiyayaasha kiniisadda iyo caawiyayaasha. 2 Nimco ha idinla jirto iyo nabad ka timaada Ilaaha Aabbeheenna ah iyo Rabbi Ciise Masiix.
Mahadnaqiddii Iyo Farxaddii Bawlos
3 Mar kastoo aan idin xusuustaba Ilaahay baan u mahadnaqaa, 4 oo kol kasta markaan kulligiin idiin duceeyo, waxaan idiin soo duceeyaa anigoo faraxsan 5 wehelnimadiinna xagga ka-wadashaqaynta injiilka aawadeed maalintii ugu horraysay ilaa haatan. 6 Anigu waxaan aaminsanahay in kan shuqul wanaagsan idinku dhex bilaabay uu dhammayn doono ilamaa maalinta Ciise Masiix. 7 Haddaba sidaas daraaddeed waa igu qumman tahay inaan sidaas kulligiin idiinka fikiro, waayo, qalbigaan idinku hayaa, maxaa yeelay, kulligiin waxaad tihiin kuwo nimcada igala qayb qaata xagga xidhnaantayda iyo xagga daaficidda iyo xaqiiqaynta injiilkaba. 8 Aniga Ilaah baa iiga markhaati ah sidaan kulligiin idinkugu xiisoonayo xagga jacaylka Ciise Masiix. 9 Waxaan Ilaah ka baryayaa in jacaylkiinnu aad iyo aad ugu sii bato xagga aqoonta iyo waxgarashada oo dhan, 10 inaad waxyaalaha wanaagsan tijaabisaan, oo aad daacad iyo ceeb ka saliin ahaataan ilamaa maalinta Masiixa, 11 idinkoo ay midhaha xaqnimadu idinka buuxaan, kuwaas oo Ciise Masiix ku yimaada, oo Ilaah u ah ammaan iyo mahad.
Wixii Ka Dhashay Bawlos Xidhnaantiisii
12 Haddaba, walaalayaalow, waxaan jeclaan lahaa inaad ogaataan in waxyaalihii igu dhacay ay injiilka horumar u noqdeen, 13 sidaas daraaddeed waxaa askartii boqorka iyo kuwa kale oo dhanba u wada muuqday inaan Ciise Masiix aawadiis u xidhnahay. 14 Oo weliba walaalaha xagga Rabbiga badidood, iyagoo xidhnaantayda ku kalsoon, ayay aad iyo aad ugu dhiirran yihiin inay ereyga Ilaah cabsila'aan ku hadlaan. 15 Runtii waxaa jira qaar Masiixa ku naadiya xaasidnimo iyo dirir, qaarna waxay ku naadiyaan niyo wanaagsan. 16 Qaarko waxay ku naadiyaan jacayl, iyagoo og in la ii doortay injiilka daaficiddiisa, 17 laakiinse kuwa kale waxay Masiixa u naadiyaan si ay dadka u kala qaybqaybiyaan, iyagoo aan daacad ahayn oo ku fikiraya inay dhib igu kiciyaan anigoo xidhan. 18 Haddaba waa sidee? Hadday iska yeelyeel tahay iyo hadday dhab tahayba, Masiixa si kastaba waa loo naadiyaa, oo anigu taas waan ku farxay oo weliba waan ku farxi doonaa. 19 Waayo, waxaan ogahay in taasu badbaado ay iigu noqonayso xagga ducadiinna iyo caawimaadda Ruuxa Ciise Masiix, 20 sida aan aad iyo aad u filanayo oo u rajaynayo, inaanan waxba ku ceeboobin, laakiinse siday weligeed ahaan jirtay in haddeerna dhiirranaan oo dhan Masiixa lagu ammaano jidhkayga, hadday tahay nolol iyo hadday tahay dhimashoba.
Waxaa Nolosha Ii Ah Masiixa
21 Waayo, aniga waxaa nolosha ii ah Masiixa, oo dhimashaduna waa ii faa'iido. 22 Laakiinse inaan jidhka ku sii noolaado, hadday taasu tahay midhaha hawshayda, waxaan doorto garan maayo. 23 Laakiinse anigu labada dhexdoodaan ku dhibtoonayaa, oo waxaan jeclahay inaan tago oo Masiixa la joogo, waayo, taasu aad bay iigu roon tahay, 24 laakiinse inaan jidhka ku sii jiro aad baa loogu sii baahan yahay idinka aawadiin. 25 Waan aaminsanahay oo waan ogahay inaan sii joogi doono, oo aan kulligiin idinla sii joogi doono horumarkiinna iyo farxadda rumaysadkiinna aawadood, 26 in faankiinnu Ciise Masiix ku bato xaggayga, joogistayda aan mar kale idinla joogo aawadeed.
Dhiirrigelinta
27 Laakiinse dabiicaddiinnu ha ahaato mid istaahisha injiilka Masiixa, in haddii aan imaado oo aan idin arko, ama haddii aan maqnaadoba, aan wax xaaladdiinna ku saabsan maqlo inaad isku ruux keliya ku taagan tihiin idinkoo isku naf ku dadaalaya iimaanka injiilka, 28 oo idinku innaba ha ka cabsanina cadaawayaashiinna, taas oo iyaga u ah calaamada halaagga, laakiinse waxay idiin tahay calaamada badbaadadiinna, taasuna waxay ka timaadaa xagga Ilaah. 29 Maxaa yeelay, waxaa laydinku siiyey Masiixa aawadiis, mana aha inaad isaga rumaysataan oo keliya, laakiinse inaad isaga daraaddiisna u xanuunsataan, 30 idinkoo ku dadaalaya isku dadaalkii aad igu aragteen oo haatanna aad igu maqashaan.
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