Philippians 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 4

1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

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

3 I thank my God on all the remembrance of you,

4 always in my every prayer on your behalf making my prayer with joy

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Key Greek Words

πνεύματος ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
σαρκί carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
πεποιθὼς agree, assure, believe G3982

People & Context

Opening Greeting

Paul and Timothy, identifying themselves as slaves of Jesus Christ, address the saints, overseers, and deacons located in Philippi [1]. They extend wi…

Thanksgiving and Prayer

Paul expresses gratitude and joy in his prayers for the Philippians because of their ongoing fellowship in the gospel [1]. He is confident that God wi…

Advancement of the Gospel in Bonds

Paul informs the believers that his imprisonment has actually helped advance the gospel [3]. His bonds have become clearly revealed to be in Christ th…

Timeline

Opening Greeting

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 1:1-2
Thanksgiving and Prayer

Paul 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 1:3-11
Advancement of the Gospel in Bonds

Paul 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].

Philippians 1:12-14

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