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Philippians 1
Legacy Standard Bible

Thanksgiving

1 (A)Paul and (B)Timothy, (C)slaves of (D)Christ Jesus,

To (E)all the [a](F)saints in Christ Jesus who are in (G)Philippi, with the (H)overseers and (I)deacons: 2 (J)Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 (K)I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in (L)my every prayer for you all, 5 because of your [b](M)fellowship in the (N)gospel (O)from the first day until now. 6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until (P)the day of Christ Jesus. 7 [c]For (Q)it is only right for me to think this way about you all, because I (R)have you in my heart, since both in my (S)chains and in the (T)defense and confirmation of the (U)gospel, you all are fellow partakers with me in this grace. 8 For (V)God is my witness, how I long for you all with the [d]affection of (W)Christ Jesus. 9 And this I pray, that (X)your love may abound still more and more in (Y)full knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may [e](Z)approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and without fault [f]until (AA)the day of Christ, 11 having been filled with the (AB)fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

The Progress of the Gospel

12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances (AC)have turned out for the greater progress of the (AD)gospel, 13 so that my (AE)chains in Christ have become well known throughout the whole [g]praetorian guard and to (AF)everyone else, 14 and that most of the [h]brothers, having become confident in the Lord because of my (AG)chains, have (AH)far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. 15 (AI)Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even [i]from envy and strife, but some also [j]from good will; 16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the (AJ)gospel; 17 the former proclaim Christ (AK)out of selfish ambition [k]rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me affliction in my (AL)chains. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that (AM)this will turn out for my salvation (AN)through your [l]prayers and the provision of (AO)the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my (AP)earnest expectation and (AQ)hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with (AR)all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be (AS)magnified in my body, (AT)whether by life or by death.

To Live Is Christ

21 For to me, (AU)to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 [m]But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean (AV)fruitful labor for me; and I do not know what I will choose. 23 But I am hard-pressed [n]between the two, having the (AW)desire to depart and (AX)be with Christ, for that is very much better, 24 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 (AY)And convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy [o]in the faith, 26 so that your reason for (AZ)boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me, through my coming to you again.

27 Only [p]live your lives in a manner (BA)worthy of the (BB)gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about your circumstances, that you are (BC)standing firm in (BD)one spirit, with one [q]mind (BE)contending together for the faith of the gospel, 28 in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a (BF)sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. 29 For to you (BG)it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to (BH)suffer for His sake, 30 having the same (BI)struggle which (BJ)you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:1 Or holy ones
  2. Philippians 1:5 Or partnership in the preaching of the gospel
  3. Philippians 1:7 Lit Just as it is right
  4. Philippians 1:8 Lit inward parts
  5. Philippians 1:10 Or discover, distinguish between the things which differ
  6. Philippians 1:10 Or for
  7. Philippians 1:13 Or governor’s palace
  8. Philippians 1:14 Or brothers in the Lord, trusting because of my chains
  9. Philippians 1:15 Lit because of
  10. Philippians 1:15 Lit because of
  11. Philippians 1:17 Lit not sincerely
  12. Philippians 1:19 Lit supplication
  13. Philippians 1:22 Or But if to live in the flesh, this will be fruitful labor for me, then I
  14. Philippians 1:23 Lit from
  15. Philippians 1:25 Lit of
  16. Philippians 1:27 To lead one’s life as a citizen, cf. 3:20
  17. Philippians 1:27 Lit soul
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Philippians 1
International Standard Version

Greetings from Paul and Timothy

1 From:[a] Paul and Timothy, servants of the Messiah[b] Jesus.

To: All the holy ones[c] in Philippi, along with their overseers[d] and ministers,[e] who are in union with the Messiah[f] Jesus.

2 May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah,[g] be yours!

Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Philippians

3 I thank my God every time I remember you,[h] 4 always praying joyfully in every one of my prayers for all of you 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good action among[i] you will bring it to completion by the Day of the Messiah[j] Jesus. 7 For it is only right for me to think this way about all of you, because you’re constantly on my mind.[k] Both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, all of you are partners with me in this privilege.[l] 8 For God is my witness how much I long for all of you with the compassion that the Messiah[m] Jesus provides.

9 And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight, 10 so that you may be able to choose what is best and be pure and blameless until the day when the Messiah[n] returns, 11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus the Messiah[o] so that God will be glorified and praised.

The Priority of the Gospel in Everything

12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually caused the gospel to advance. 13 As a result, it has become clear to the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that I am in prison for preaching about[p] the Messiah.[q] 14 Moreover, because of my imprisonment the Lord has caused most of the brothers to become confident to speak God’s word more boldly and courageously than ever before. 15 Some are preaching the Messiah[r] because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so[s] because of their good will. 16 The latter are motivated[t] by love, because they know that I have been appointed to defend the gospel. 17 The former proclaim the Messiah[u] because they are selfishly ambitious and insincere, thinking that they will stir up trouble for me during my imprisonment.

18 But so what? Just this—that in every way, whether by false or true motives, the Messiah[v] is being proclaimed. Because of this, I rejoice and will continue to rejoice. 19 I know that this will result in my deliverance through your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus the Messiah.[w] 20 I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my[x] boldness the Messiah[y] will be exalted through me,[z] now as always, whether I live or die.[aa]

21 For to me, to go on living is the Messiah,[ab] and to die is gain. 22 Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer. 23 Indeed, I cannot decide between the two. I have the desire to leave this life and be with the Messiah,[ac] for that is far better. 24 But for your sake it is better that I remain alive.[ad]

25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will continue to live and be with all of you, so you will mature in the faith and know joy in it. 26 Then your rejoicing in the Messiah[ae] Jesus will increase along with mine[af] when I visit with you again.

Standing Firm in One Spirit

27 The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah.[ag] Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you—that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel, 28 and that you are not intimidated by your opponents in any way. This is evidence that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved—and all because of[ah] God. 29 For you have been given the privilege[ai] for the Messiah’s[aj] sake not only to believe in him but also to suffer for him. 30 You have the same struggle that you saw in me and now hear that I am still having.[ak]

Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:1 The Gk. lacks From
  2. Philippians 1:1 Or Christ
  3. Philippians 1:1 Or saints
  4. Philippians 1:1 Or bishops
  5. Philippians 1:1 Or deacons
  6. Philippians 1:1 Or Christ
  7. Philippians 1:2 Or Christ
  8. Philippians 1:3 Or every time you remember me
  9. Philippians 1:6 Or in
  10. Philippians 1:6 Or Christ
  11. Philippians 1:7 Lit. because I have you in my heart; or you have me in your heart
  12. Philippians 1:7 Or grace
  13. Philippians 1:8 Or Christ
  14. Philippians 1:10 Or Christ
  15. Philippians 1:11 Or Christ
  16. Philippians 1:13 The Gk. lacks preaching about
  17. Philippians 1:13 Or Christ
  18. Philippians 1:15 Or Christ
  19. Philippians 1:15 The Gk. lacks do so
  20. Philippians 1:16 The Gk. lacks are motivated
  21. Philippians 1:17 Or Christ
  22. Philippians 1:18 Or Christ
  23. Philippians 1:19 Or Christ
  24. Philippians 1:20 Lit. with all
  25. Philippians 1:20 Or Christ
  26. Philippians 1:20 Lit. exalted in my body
  27. Philippians 1:20 Lit. by life or by death
  28. Philippians 1:21 Or Christ
  29. Philippians 1:23 Or Christ
  30. Philippians 1:24 Lit. remain in this body
  31. Philippians 1:26 Or Christ
  32. Philippians 1:26 Lit. in me
  33. Philippians 1:27 Or Christ
  34. Philippians 1:28 Lit. and that from
  35. Philippians 1:29 Lit. it has been given you
  36. Philippians 1:29 Or Christ’s
  37. Philippians 1:30 Lit. hear in me
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