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

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 because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ's faithfulness -- a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ's faithfulness.

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!

agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ;

And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].

I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]

Is there anything to be encouraged about by being in [fellowship with] Christ? Is there any comfort from His love? Is there any sharing with the Holy Spirit? [Have you received] any affection and compassion [from Christ]?

[It is] not that I have already arrived at the goal [of spiritual maturity], or have already been made perfectly [righteous], but I am pushing onward in order to take hold of what Christ Jesus took hold of me for [i.e., to receive all that Christ intended for me].

For I have often told you before, and am telling you again with tears in my eyes, that many people are living as the enemies of the cross of Christ [i.e., their lives oppose the purpose of Christ's death].

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.

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

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,

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.