I am sure of this, that He who started a good work(A) in you[a] will carry it on to completion(B) until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right(C) for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart,[b] and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment(D) and in the defense(E) and establishment of the gospel. For God is my witness,(F) how deeply I miss all of you(G) with the affection of Christ Jesus.

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  1. Philippians 1:6 Or work among you
  2. Philippians 1:7 Or because you have me in your heart

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)

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. God can testify(G) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

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