Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, and to the elders and deacons.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Of this I am fully persuaded, that He who has begun a good work in you will go on completing it until the day of Jesus Christ.

God is my witness how I yearn for you all in the tenderness of Christ Jesus.

for testing things that differ, so that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ,

being filled with the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

Throughout the whole Praetorian guard and among all the others it has become plain that these chains of mine are for the sake of Christ;

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.

the former are preaching Christ from the motive of rivalry, not in sincerity, supposing that this is making it harder for me to bear my imprisonment.

What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice.

For I know that these things will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

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.

For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

But, if living in flesh, is Christ , this, unto me, is a fruit of work, - and, what I shall choose, I make not known:

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;

so that you may find me fresh cause of exultation in Christ Jesus, because of my presence among you once more.

Only do lead lives worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come to see you or hear reports concerning you in my absence, I may know that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one soul, enlisted in a common struggle for the faith of the gospel,

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

If then there is any comfort in Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love, if there is any companionship of the Spirit, if there is any tenderness or pity,

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,

and every tongue confess that "Jesus Christ is Lord," to the glory of God the Father.

So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].

holding out a message of life. Thus it will be my boast at the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, or toiled for nothing.

for they are all seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

because that for the work of Christ he went so far, that he was nigh unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that service which was lacking on your part toward me.

For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and make our boast in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in outward rites,

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.

the justification which God grants to those who acknowledge Christ and the power of his resurrection, who suffer after his example, and die to sin, as he died to the world,

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 consider that I, myself, have not yet taken hold [of Christ's ultimate purpose for me]. But there is one thing that I am doing; I am forgetting about my past [See verses 5-7], and reaching forward to what lies ahead.

I am ever pressing on toward the goal, for the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.

For there are many??s I used often to tell you, and am now telling you even with tears??ho live and walk 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,

I entreat Euodia, and I entreat Syntyche, to be of one mind, as sisters in Christ.

You should let your gentleness be known to all people. The Lord is near. [Note: This "nearness" could refer to Christ's second coming or to His nearness to His people in a spiritual sense].

and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will stand guard over your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

I can do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me.

All your own needs my God will fully supply, according to his riches in glory, in Christ Jesus.

Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me salute you.

All Christ's People here, and especially those who belong to the Emperor's household, send theirs.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirits.