Philippians

Philippians 1

1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:NHEB — Philippians 1:1

2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.NHEB — Philippians 1:2

3 I thank my God whenever I remember you,NHEB — Philippians 1:3

4 always in every prayer of mine for all of you, making my requests with joy,NHEB — Philippians 1:4

5 for your partnership in the Good News from the first day until now;NHEB — Philippians 1:5

6 being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.NHEB — Philippians 1:6

7 It is even right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.NHEB — Philippians 1:7

8 For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.NHEB — Philippians 1:8

9 This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;NHEB — Philippians 1:9

10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be pure and blameless for the Day of Christ;NHEB — Philippians 1:10

11 being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.NHEB — Philippians 1:11

12 Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;NHEB — Philippians 1:12

13 so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;NHEB — Philippians 1:13

14 and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word without fear.NHEB — Philippians 1:14

15 Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.NHEB — Philippians 1:15

16 The latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.NHEB — Philippians 1:16

17 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains.NHEB — Philippians 1:17

18 What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether out of false motives or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.NHEB — Philippians 1:18

19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your petition and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,NHEB — Philippians 1:19

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.NHEB — Philippians 1:20

21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.NHEB — Philippians 1:21

22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I do not make known what I will choose.NHEB — Philippians 1:22

23 But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.NHEB — Philippians 1:23

24 Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.NHEB — Philippians 1:24

25 And since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,NHEB — Philippians 1:25

26 that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.NHEB — Philippians 1:26

27 Only let your manner 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;NHEB — Philippians 1:27

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.NHEB — Philippians 1:28

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,NHEB — Philippians 1:29

30 having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.NHEB — Philippians 1:30