Philippians 1 : 1 (HCSB)
Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus: To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons.
Philippians 1 : 2 (HCSB)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1 : 3 (HCSB)
I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you,
Philippians 1 : 4 (HCSB)
always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer,
Philippians 1 : 5 (HCSB)
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
Philippians 1 : 6 (HCSB)
I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1 : 7 (HCSB)
It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and establishment of the gospel.
Philippians 1 : 8 (HCSB)
For God is my witness, how I deeply miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1 : 9 (HCSB)
And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,
Philippians 1 : 10 (HCSB)
so that you can determine what really matters and can be pure and blameless in the day of Christ,
Philippians 1 : 11 (HCSB)
filled with the fruit of righteousness that *comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1 : 12 (HCSB)
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advancement of the gospel,
Philippians 1 : 13 (HCSB)
so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is for Christ.
Philippians 1 : 14 (HCSB)
Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message fearlessly.
Philippians 1 : 15 (HCSB)
Some, to be sure, preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will.
Philippians 1 : 16 (HCSB)
These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;
Philippians 1 : 17 (HCSB)
the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause *me trouble in my imprisonment.
Philippians 1 : 18 (HCSB)
What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice
Philippians 1 : 19 (HCSB)
because I know this will lead to my deliverance through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1 : 20 (HCSB)
My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1 : 21 (HCSB)
For me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
Philippians 1 : 22 (HCSB)
Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don't know which one I should choose.
Philippians 1 : 23 (HCSB)
I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ-- which is far better--
Philippians 1 : 24 (HCSB)
but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you.
Philippians 1 : 25 (HCSB)
Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your advancement and joy in the faith,
Philippians 1 : 26 (HCSB)
so that, because of me, your confidence may grow in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.
Philippians 1 : 27 (HCSB)
Just one thing: live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 1 : 28 (HCSB)
not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is evidence of their destruction, but of your deliverance-- and this is from God.
Philippians 1 : 29 (HCSB)
For it has been given to you on Christ's behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
Philippians 1 : 30 (HCSB)
having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear about me.
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