Philippians 1:5,12,16,27
Philippians 1:3-6 The Message (MSG)
Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.
Philippians 1:12-14 The Message (MSG)
I want to report to you, friends, that my imprisonment here has had the opposite of its intended effect. Instead of being squelched, the Message has actually prospered. All the soldiers here, and everyone else, too, found out that I’m in jail because of this Messiah. That piqued their curiosity, and now they’ve learned all about him. Not only that, but most of the followers of Jesus here have become far more sure of themselves in the faith than ever, speaking out fearlessly about God, about the Messiah.
Philippians 1:15-17 The Message (MSG)
It’s true that some here preach Christ because with me out of the way, they think they’ll step right into the spotlight. But the others do it with the best heart in the world. One group is motivated by pure love, knowing that I am here defending the Message, wanting to help. The others, now that I’m out of the picture, are merely greedy, hoping to get something out of it for themselves. Their motives are bad. They see me as their competition, and so the worse it goes for me, the better—they think—for them.
Philippians 1:27-30 The Message (MSG)
Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ. Let nothing in your conduct hang on whether I come or not. Your conduct must be the same whether I show up to see things for myself or hear of it from a distance. Stand united, singular in vision, contending for people’s trust in the Message, the good news, not flinching or dodging in the slightest before the opposition. Your courage and unity will show them what they’re up against: defeat for them, victory for you—and both because of God. There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. You’re involved in the same kind of struggle you saw me go through, on which you are now getting an updated report in this letter.
Philippians 1:5 King James Version (KJV)
for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now
Philippians 1:12 King James Version (KJV)
But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel
Philippians 1:16 King James Version (KJV)
the one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds
Philippians 1:27 King James Version (KJV)
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel
Philippians 1:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.
Philippians 1:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel
Philippians 1:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel
Philippians 1:27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel
Philippians 1:5 New Century Version (NCV)
I thank God for the help you gave me while I preached the Good News—help you gave from the first day you believed until now.
Philippians 1:12 New Century Version (NCV)
I want you brothers and sisters to know that what has happened to me has helped to spread the Good News.
Philippians 1:16 New Century Version (NCV)
They preach because they have love, and they know that God gave me the work of defending the Good News.
Philippians 1:27 New Century Version (NCV)
Only one thing concerns me: Be sure that you live in a way that brings honor to the Good News of Christ. Then whether I come and visit you or am away from you, I will hear that you are standing strong with one purpose, that you work together as one for the faith of the Good News
Philippians 1:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now
Philippians 1:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel
Philippians 1:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel
Philippians 1:27 American Standard Version (ASV)
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel
Philippians 1:5 New International Version (NIV)
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now
Philippians 1:12 New International Version (NIV)
Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
Philippians 1:16 New International Version (NIV)
The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
Philippians 1:27 New International Version (NIV)
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
Philippians 1:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now
Philippians 1:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel
Philippians 1:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains
Philippians 1:27 New King James Version (NKJV)
Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel
Philippians 1:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
[thanking God] for your participation and partnership [both your comforting fellowship and gracious contributions] in [advancing] the good news [regarding salvation] from the first day [you heard it] until now.
Philippians 1:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now I want you to know, believers, that what has happened to me [this imprisonment that was meant to stop me] has actually served to advance [the spread of] the good news [regarding salvation].
Philippians 1:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The latter [preach Christ] out of love, because they know that I have been put here [by God on purpose] for the defense of the gospel
Philippians 1:27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
Philippians 1:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
Philippians 1:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.
Philippians 1:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News.
Philippians 1:27 New Living Translation (NLT)
Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
Philippians 1:5 The Passion Translation (TPT)
and our enduring partnership that began the first time I presented to you the gospel.
Philippians 1:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I want you to know, dear ones, what has happened to me has not hindered, but helped my ministry of preaching the gospel, causing it to expand and spread to many people.
Philippians 1:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
because they know I’ve been destined for the purpose of defending the revelation of God.
Philippians 1:27 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the gospel of Christ. Then when I come to see you, or hear good reports of you, I’ll know that you stand united in one Spirit and one passion—celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel.
Philippians 1:5 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
Philippians 1:12 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel
Philippians 1:16 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
Philippians 1:27 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel