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          DASV: Philippians 1    

1 From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the
saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the overseers
and deacons.
2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ.

3 I thank my God every time I remember you.
4 When I pray for you, I pray with joy in my heart
5 because of your sharing in the furtherance of the gospel from
the first day until now.
6 I am certain of this, that he who began a good work in you will
perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.
7 It is right for me to feel this way about you, because I have
you in my heart; for whether I am chained in prison or defending
and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
8 For God is my witness, how I long after you with the compassion
of Christ Jesus.
9 I pray this, that your love may grow more and more in knowledge
and all discernment;
10 so that you may be able to determine what is best and may be
pure and blameless until the day of Christ,
11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness that come through
Jesus Christ – to bring glory and praise to God.

12 Now I would have you know, brothers, that what has happened to
me has only furthered the spread of the Good News;
13 so that it was known throughout the whole palace guard, and to
everyone else, that I am in chains for Christ.
14 Most of the brothers in the Lord, being encouraged by my
imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word of God
without fear.
15 Some preach about Christ out of jealousy and rivalry, but others
out of goodwill.
16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am here for the
defense of the gospel;
17 but the others proclaim Christ for selfish ambition,
not sincerely, trying to stir up trouble for me in prison.
18 But it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that in
every way, whether with right or wrong intentions, Christ
is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice – yes, and will rejoice.
19 For I know that through your prayers and the help of the
Spirit of Jesus Christ,
this will turn out for my deliverance.
20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed,
but that I will have the courage now, as always, that Christ
will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I am to live in the flesh, this means more fruit
from my work. What I shall choose? I do not know.
23 I am torn between the two, having the desire to depart
and be with Christ, for it is far better,
24 but you need me here in my body.
25 Realizing this, I know that I will stay and will continue
with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
26 that you may be proud in Christ Jesus because of me when
I come to you again.
27 Only conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of
Christ. Then whether I come and visit you or am away from you,
I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit,
with one mind striving for the faith of the gospel,
28 without being frightened by those who oppose you, which is
a sign that they will be destroyed, but that you will be
saved by God.
29 For the privilege has been granted to you not only to
believe on Christ, but also to suffer on his behalf,
30 having the same conflict which you saw me struggle with,
and now hear that I still have.

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