he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ. it is but just

It is but just that I should be thus mindful of you all, because I have you in my heart, and because in these fetters of mine and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel you are all my fellow partners in the privilege.

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

It has even become evident, not only to all the Imperial Guard, but to every one else, that it is for Christ's sake that I am in chains.

Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will.

but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.

But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

But so what? Just this that in every way, whether by false or true motives, the Messiah is being proclaimed. Because of this, I rejoice and will continue to rejoice.

The outcome of all this, I know, will be my release, as you continue to pray for me, and as I am provided with the Spirit of Jesus Christ ??20 my eager desire and hope being that I may never feel ashamed but that now as ever I may do honour to Christ in my own person by fearless courage. Whether that means life or death, no matter!

So it is my keen expectation and hope that I shall never feel ashamed, but that with fearless courage, now as hither to, Christ may be magnified in my body, whether by my life or by my death.

But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil??hat to choose I do not know,

but am in a quandary between the two. I am perplexed. I have a strong desire to break camp and to be with Christ, which is far better;

but for your sakes it is more necessary that I should still live on in the body.

and in no way terrorized by its enemies. For you fearlessness is a clear indication of coming ruin for them, but of salvation for you at the hands of God.

For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,

Do nothing out of strife, nothing out of vanity, but let each one in true humility consider the others to be of more account than himself.

Let each have an eye not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

who tho' he was the image of God, did not affect to appear with divine majesty, but divested himself thereof,

but emptied himself of his glory by taking the form of a slave, when he was born in the likeness of men.

And so, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, with reverence and self-distrust work out your own salvation;

but if also I am poured forth upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and joy with you all,

but you also rejoice in this same thing, and rejoice along with me.

But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

For I have no one but him to send--no one of kindred spirit who would take the same genuine interest in your welfare.

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

but I trust in the Lord that I also shall come shortly.

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

And indeed he was sick nigh unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also so that I should not have sorrow upon sorrow.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

However I, myself, have [reasons for such] confidence in the flesh. [But] if any other person has [reasons for placing] confidence in the flesh, I have more [reasons].

as to zeal persecuting the church, as to the righteousness of the law blameless: but those things,

But what was once gain to me, that I have counted loss for Christ.

In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ,

and be found in him; not having my own righteousness of the Law, but that alone which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which comes from God, founded upon faith.

I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.

Brothers, I do not regard myself to have yet laid hold of it; but this one thing I do, forgetting what is behind me, but straining every nerve toward that which lies ahead,

but one thing I do; forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

but to what we have come -- by the same rule walk, the same thing think;

For many live, of whom I spoke about to you many times, but now speak about even weeping, [as] the enemies of the cross of Christ,

But commonwealth is in heaven; and it is from heaven also that we are anxiously awaiting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Yes, and I am asking you also, [my] faithful partner [Note: This person is unknown, but may have been one of Paul's preacher companions], help those women, for they have worked hard with me in [spreading] the Gospel, along with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23].

Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Moreover, I greatly rejoiced in the Lord that now once more your care for me blossomed afresh; though indeed you did take thought in this matter, but you lacked the opportunity of expression.

But I will not say anything about my needs, for I am able, wherever I am, to be dependent on myself.

But you did me a kindness to share my sorrow with me.

And you very well know, Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I had left Macedonia, no church but yourselves had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs not once, but twice.

It is not your gifts I am eager for, but I am eager for the abundant profit that accrues to your divine account.

But I give you a receipt in full for all things abound. I am amply supplied with what you sent by Epaphroditus??n odor of sweet fragrance, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

But to our God and Father be glory to the ages of ages. Amen.

All God's people wish to be remembered to you, but more especially the members of the Emperor's household.