Philippians 1:6-8
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
6 And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.
7 It is right and appropriate for me to have this confidence and feel this way about you all, because [a]you have me in your heart and I hold you in my heart as partakers and sharers, one and all with me, of grace (God’s unmerited favor and spiritual blessing). [This is true] both when I am shut up in prison and when I am out in the defense and confirmation of the good news (the Gospel).
8 For God is my witness how I long for and [b]pursue you all with love, in the tender mercy of Christ Jesus [Himself]!
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- Philippians 1:7 Alternate translation.
- Philippians 1:8 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament.
Philippians 1:6-8
New International Version
6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion(A) until the day of Christ Jesus.(B)
7 It is right(C) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(D) and, whether I am in chains(E) or defending(F) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify(G) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
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