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Philippians 1

BSB·30 verses ·New Testament
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1PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → TimothyΤιμόθεοςTimotheos — Honoring GodG5095 — Full Word Study →, servantsδοῦλοιdouloi — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, To allΠᾶσινPasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίοιςhagiois — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → PhilippiΦιλίπποιςPhilippois — City of MacedoniaG5375 — Full Word Study →, together withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → the overseers andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → deaconsδιακόνοιςdiakonois — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study →: 2GraceΧάριςCharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the Lord JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 3I thankΕὐχαριστῶEucharistō — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → every timeπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → I rememberμνείᾳmneia — remembrance, memory, or mention of someoneG3417 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 4Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → everyπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → prayerδεήσειdeēsei — earnest petition or supplicationG1162 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, Iμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → alwaysπάντοτεpantote — at all times, always, continuallyG3842 — Full Word Study → prayδέησινdeēsin — earnest petition or supplicationG1162 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → joyχαρᾶςcharas — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study →, 5because ofἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → partnershipκοινωνίᾳkoinōnia — Fellowship; sharing in common; participationG2842 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → firstπρώτηςprōtēs — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study →, 6being confidentπεποιθὼςpepoithōs — to persuade, convince, or win overG3982 — Full Word Study → of thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Heho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → who beganἐναρξάμενοςenarxamenos — to begin, to commence, to startG1728 — Full Word Study → a goodἀγαθὸνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → workἔργονergon — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will carry it on to completionἐπιτελέσειepitelesei — To complete, accomplish, or finish a task or workG2005 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → the day of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 7It isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → rightδίκαιονdikaion — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study → for meἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → to feelφρονεῖνphronein — To think, set one's mind on, regardG5426 — Full Word Study → this wayτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → aboutὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, sinceδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Iμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → haveἔχεινechein — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → my heartκαρδίᾳkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. For in myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → chainsδεσμοῖςdesmois — chain, bond, or fetterG1199 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → my defenseἀπολογίᾳapologia — Verbal defense or answer given in response to accusationG627 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → confirmationβεβαιώσειbebaiōsei — Confirmation; firm establishment or assuranceG951 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →, youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areὄνταςontas — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → partnersσυνκοινωνούςsynkoinōnous — One who shares in or partakes together with anotherG4791 — Full Word Study → inτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάριτοςcharitos — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → with meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 8God is myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → witnessμάρτυςmartys — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study → howὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → I long forἐπιποθῶepipothō — To long for earnestly; to desire intenselyG1971 — Full Word Study → allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the affection of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 9AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → this is my prayerπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study →: thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → may aboundπερισσεύῃperisseuē — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study → moreμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → moreμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → knowledgeἐπιγνώσειepignōsei — Deeper knowledge, recognition, or acknowledgmentG1922 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → depthπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of insightαἰσθήσειaisthēsei — perception, discernment, sensory awarenessG144 — Full Word Study →, 10so thatεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → may be able to test and proveδοκιμάζεινdokimazein — To test, examine, or approve after scrutinyG1381 — Full Word Study → whatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → is bestδιαφέρονταdiapheronta — to surpass, spread abroad, or be superiorG1308 — Full Word Study → and may beἦτεēte — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → pureεἰλικρινεῖςeilikrineis — Pure, sincere, unalloyed in heart and motiveG1506 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blamelessἀπρόσκοποιaproskopoi — blameless, giving no offenseG677 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the day of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, 11filledπεπληρωμένοιpeplērōmenoi — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → with the fruit of righteousnessδικαιοσύνηςdikaiosynēs — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study → that comes throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the glory andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → praiseἔπαινονepainon — Praise, approval, commendationG1868 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 12Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I wantβούλομαιboulomai — to desire, wish, or intend; to exercise one's willG1014 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to knowΓινώσκεινGinōskein — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → my circumstancesτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → have actually servedἐλήλυθενelēlythen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → advanceπροκοπὴνprokopēn — progress, advancement, improvementG4297 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →. 13As a resultὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study →, it has becomeγενέσθαιgenesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → clearφανεροὺςphanerous — visible, evident, manifest, openly knownG5318 — Full Word Study → throughoutἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeὅλῳholō — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → palace guardπραιτωρίῳpraitōriō — Roman governor's official residence or judgment hallG4232 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → toτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → everyoneπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → else that I amμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → in chainsδεσμούςdesmous — chain, bond, or fetterG1199 — Full Word Study → forἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 14Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → mostπλείοναςpleionas — greater, more, larger in quantity or qualityG4119 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφῶνadelphōn — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, confidentπεποιθόταςpepoithotas — to persuade, convince, or win overG3982 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord byτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → chainsδεσμοῖςdesmois — chain, bond, or fetterG1199 — Full Word Study →, now dare more greatlyπερισσοτέρωςperissoterōs — Abundantly, excessively, greatly, beyond measureG4057 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → without fearἀφόβωςaphobōs — boldly, without fear, fearlesslyG870 — Full Word Study →. 15It is true thatμὲνmen — on the one hand; indeed; trulyG3303 — Full Word Study → someΤινὲςTines — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → preachκηρύσσουσινkēryssousin — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → out ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → envyφθόνονphthonon — jealous resentment; envious desire for another's advantageG5355 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → rivalryἔρινerin — Quarreling, contention, strifeG2054 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → others out ofδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → goodwillεὐδοκίανeudokian — Good pleasure, favorable will, or benevolent desireG2107 — Full Word Study →. 16The latter do soμὲνmen — on the one hand; indeed; trulyG3303 — Full Word Study → inἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηςagapēs — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study →, knowingεἰδότεςeidotes — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I am appointedκεῖμαιkeimai — to lie, be laid, be appointedG2749 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the defense of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →. 17The former, howeverδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, preachκαταγγέλλουσινkatangellousin — To proclaim publicly; to announce or declareG2605 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → out ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → selfish ambitionἐριθείαςeritheias — selfish ambition, factious rivalry, partisan strifeG2052 — Full Word Study →, notοὐχouch — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → sincerelyἁγνῶςhagnōs — purely, sincerely, with unmixed motivesG55 — Full Word Study →, supposing thatοἰόμενοιoiomenoi — to suppose, think, or assumeG3633 — Full Word Study → they can add toἐγείρεινegeirein — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → the distress of myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → chainsδεσμοῖςdesmois — chain, bond, or fetterG1199 — Full Word Study →. 18WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → then is the issue? Just thisπλὴνplēn — but, however, nevertheless; exceptG4133 — Full Word Study →: thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → in everyπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → wayτρόπῳtropō — manner, way, means, or customG5158 — Full Word Study →, whetherεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → by false motivesπροφάσειprophasei — A deceptive pretext or false excuseG4392 — Full Word Study → orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → trueἀληθείᾳalētheia — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →, ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → is preachedκαταγγέλλεταιkatangelletai — To proclaim publicly; to announce or declareG2605 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → I rejoiceχαίρωchairō — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study →. Yesἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will continue to rejoiceχαρήσομαιcharēsomai — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study →, 19becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → I knowοἶδαoida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → prayersδεήσεωςdeēseōs — earnest petition or supplicationG1162 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the provision of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, my distress will turn outἀποβήσεταιapobēsetai — to turn out, result, happenG576 — Full Word Study → for myμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → deliveranceσωτηρίανsōtērian — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study →. 20Iμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → eagerly expectἀποκαραδοκίανapokaradokian — Intense eager expectation or longing anticipationG603 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπίδαelpida — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I will in no way be ashamedαἰσχυνθήσομαιaischynthēsomai — to feel shame; be ashamedG153 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → will have complete boldnessπαρρησίᾳparrēsia — Bold confidence in speech and actionG3954 — Full Word Study → so thatκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → alwaysπάντοτεpantote — at all times, always, continuallyG3842 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → will be exaltedμεγαλυνθήσεταιmegalynthēsetai — To magnify, enlarge, or exalt in importanceG3170 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → bodyσώματίsōmati — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study →, whetherεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →. 21Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → to meἘμοὶEmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, to liveζῆνzēn — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → is Christ, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to dieἀποθανεῖνapothanein — to die, to perish, to be put to deathG599 — Full Word Study → is gain. 22Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → I go on livingζῆνzēn — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the body, thisτοῦτόtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → will mean fruitful laborἔργουergou — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → for meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. Soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → shall I chooseαἱρήσομαιhairēsomai — to choose, select, or preferG138 — Full Word Study →? I do not knowγνωρίζωgnōrizō — to make known, reveal, declareG1107 — Full Word Study →. 23I am tornσυνέχομαιsynechomai — to hold together, constrain, or press uponG4912 — Full Word Study → betweenἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study →. I desireἐπιθυμίανepithymian — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study → to departἀναλῦσαιanalysai — to depart, break up, or returnG360 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → beεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, which is far betterκρεῖσσονkreisson — better, superior, more excellentG2908 — Full Word Study → indeedγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study →. 24Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → it is more necessary forδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → that I remainἐπιμένεινepimenein — To remain, continue, or persist inG1961 — Full Word Study → in‹ἐν›en — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bodyσαρκὶsarki — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study →. 25Convinced ofπεποιθὼςpepoithōs — to persuade, convince, or win overG3982 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, I knowοἶδαoida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I will remainμενῶmenō — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will continue withπαραμενῶparamenō — to remain beside, stay with, persist inG3887 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → progressπροκοπὴνprokopēn — progress, advancement, improvementG4297 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → joyχαρὰνcharan — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study → in theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →, 26so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → myἐμῆςemēs — my, mine, belonging to meG1699 — Full Word Study → comingπαρουσίαςparousias — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → exultationκαύχημαkauchēma — that which is boasted in; grounds for boasting or prideG2745 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → will resoundπερισσεύῃperisseuē — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study → on account ofἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → meἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 27NeverthelessΜόνονMonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study →, conduct yourselvesπολιτεύεσθεpoliteuesthe — to live as a citizen, conduct oneself, behaveG4176 — Full Word Study → in a manner worthyἀξίωςaxiōs — in a manner worthy of, appropriately, befittinglyG516 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. Thenἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study →, whetherεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → I comeἐλθὼνelthōn — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → seeἰδὼνidōn — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → or onlyεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → hearἀκούωakouō — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → in my absenceἀπὼνapōn — to be absent or awayG548 — Full Word Study →, I will know that you stand firmστήκετεstēkete — to stand firm; to remain steadfastG4739 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → oneἑνὶheni — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεύματιpneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, contending side by side for theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faithπίστειpistei — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →, 28without being frightenedπτυρόμενοιptyromenoi — to frighten, terrify, disturbG4426 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → any way byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → oppose you. Thisἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → is a clear signἔνδειξιςendeixis — demonstration, proof, evidence of somethingG1732 — Full Word Study → of theirαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → destructionἀπωλείαςapōleias — utter ruin; total loss or destructionG684 — Full Word Study → butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → of yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → salvationσωτηρίαςsōtērias — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it is from GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 29Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → it has been grantedἐχαρίσθηecharisthē — to give graciously; to forgive freelyG5483 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → on behalfὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → to believeπιστεύεινpisteuein — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to sufferπάσχεινpaschein — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 30since you are encountering theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sameαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → struggleἀγῶναagōna — Athletic contest; spiritual struggle; intense effortG73 — Full Word Study → you sawεἴδετεeidete — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → I hadἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, and now hear thatἀκούετεakouete — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → I still haveἐμοίemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.
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Philippians 1 opens with Paul's warm greeting to the church at Philippi and immediately establishes the epistle's dominant themes: rejoicing in Christ, confidence in God's work, and steadfast faith in the gospel even amid suffering. Writing from prison, Paul expresses gratitude for the Philippians' partnership in the gospel and assures them that his imprisonment has actually advanced Christ's kingdom. Throughout this chapter, Paul models a mature Christian perspective that values Christ's honour above personal comfort and invites believers to embrace both the privilege of faith and the cost of discipleship.

Verses 1–2: Greeting and Benediction

Paul identifies himself and Timothy as "servants of Jesus Christ"—a title emphasizing humility and submission rather than authority. He addresses "all the saints in Christ Jesus" at Philippi, including specifically the bishops (overseers) and deacons, recognizing the church's leadership while affirming that all believers share the status of "saints." The greeting of "grace and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ" (v. 2) is Paul's signature benediction, linking divine favour (grace) with inner tranquility (peace). This establishes that spiritual blessing flows from both the Father and the Son, underscoring Christ's divine equality.

Verses 3–8: Paul's Gratitude and Affection

Paul's thanksgiving (v. 3) is not perfunctory but sincere, arising from "every remembrance" of this beloved church. He prays for them "always in every prayer" (v. 4) with joy—his intercession is marked by gladness rather than burden. His gratitude centres on their "fellowship in the gospel from the first day" (v. 5): they have been partners with Paul in spreading and supporting Christ's message. Verse 6 contains a magnificent promise of perseverance: "He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." This assures believers that God's transforming work is not dependent on their fluctuating effort but on God's faithfulness. Verses 7–8 deepen the affection: Paul holds the Philippians "in [his] heart" and longs after them "in the bowels of Jesus Christ"—language expressing deep, Christ-centred love and compassion. Paul invokes God as his witness (v. 8) to the sincerity of his affection, a sign of how deeply he cares for this congregation.

Verses 9–11: Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Growth

Paul's prayer request (v. 9) is specific: that their love would "abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment." Love without discernment can be naive; Paul prays for love informed by spiritual wisdom. This leading to the ability to "approve things that are excellent" (v. 10)—to distinguish the best from the merely good. He prays they remain "sincere and without offence" (morally pure and blameless) "till the day of Christ," showing that sanctification is a lifelong pursuit aimed at Christ's return. Verse 11 concludes with the ultimate goal: bearing "fruits of righteousness" that glorify God, indicating that Christian growth always aims at God's honour rather than self-improvement.

Verses 12–18: Paul's Imprisonment and the Gospel's Advance

Paul shifts to his circumstances: his imprisonment "hath fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel" (v. 12). His bonds have made Christ visible "in all the palace" (likely the Roman imperial guard, v. 13) and emboldened other believers to preach boldly (v. 14). Yet not all motives are pure: some preach Christ from "envy and strife," even seeking to add to Paul's suffering (vv. 15–17). Remarkably, Paul rejoices anyway (v. 18) because "Christ is preached"—his supreme concern is not vindication but the gospel's proclamation. This reveals authentic kingdom-mindedness: personal grievance yields to Christ's advancement.

Verses 19–26: Life, Death, and Rejoicing

Paul expresses confidence that his trial will result in "salvation"—ultimate deliverance through Christ's Spirit (v. 19). His hope (v. 20) is that he will not be ashamed but will magnify Christ "whether it be by life, or by death." The famous declaration (v. 21), "To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," shows Christ is Paul's supreme value. Yet Paul recognizes remaining in the flesh serves the Philippians' spiritual growth (v. 24), expressing mature willingness to prioritize others' good over personal preference.

Verses 27–30: Call to Worthy Living

Paul exhorts the Philippians to conduct themselves "as it becometh the gospel of Christ" (v. 27), living out their faith visibly. They are to "stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith" (v. 27), emphasizing unity and collective courage. Suffering for Christ is presented not as tragedy but as a gift (v. 29): "It is given in the behalf of Christ...to suffer for his sake," reframing persecution as an honour and privilege.

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