Philippians 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 4
Key Greek Words
People & Context
A slave of Jesus Christ writing from his bonds, rejoicing in the gospel's advance and torn between life and death for Christ.
Co-sender of the letter, named with Paul as a slave of Jesus Christ to the saints at Philippi.
The Lord whose gospel is proclaimed, in whom Paul lives and is imprisoned, to be magnified whether by life or death.
The source of grace and peace who began the good work in the Philippians and will complete it to the day of Christ.
Timeline
Paul and Timothy, identifying themselves as slaves of Jesus Christ, address the saints, overseers, and deacons located in Philippi [1]. They extend wishes of grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ [1].
Philippians 1:1-2Paul expresses gratitude and joy in his prayers for the Philippians because of their ongoing fellowship in the gospel [1]. He is confident that God will complete the good work He began in them, and prays that their love will abound in full knowledge and perception [1, 2].
Philippians 1:3-11Paul informs the believers that his imprisonment has actually helped advance the gospel [3]. His bonds have become clearly revealed to be in Christ throughout the praetorium, encouraging most brothers to speak the Word fearlessly [3].
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