Philippians 1:6

Philippians 1:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
• New International Version (NIV)being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
• New King James Version (NKJV)being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Context of Philippians 1:6

4In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me. 8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:6 word by word

πεποιθὼς αὐτὸ τοῦτο, ὅτι ὁ ἐναρξάμενος ἐν ὑμῖν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐπιτελέσει ἄχρι ἡμέρας Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ·Read the interlinear

• being confidentπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• of thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• of thisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• Heὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• who beganἐνάρχομαιenarchomai · to beginG1728
• a goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
• workἔργονergon · workG2041
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• youσύsu · youG4771
• will carry it on to completionἐπιτελέωepiteleō · to completeG2005
• untilἄχριachri achris · untilG891
• dayἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424

Cross-references for Philippians 1:6

• 2 Corinthians 1:15Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
• 2 Corinthians 2:3I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
• 2 Corinthians 7:16I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.
• 2 Corinthians 9:4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
• Galatians 5:10I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:4And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
• Philemon 1:21Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
• Hebrews 10:35So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
• Philippians 1:29For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
• Philippians 2:13For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
• John 6:29Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”
• Acts 11:18When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
• Acts 16:14Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
• Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
• Ephesians 2:4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
• Colossians 2:12And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

Commentaries on Philippians 1:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Being confident - There shall be nothing lacking on God's part to support you; and to make you wise, holy and happy; and bring you at last to his kingdom and glory.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Being confident - This is strong language. It means to be fully and firmly persuaded or convinced; participle, middle voice, from ́ peithō- to persuade; compare Luke 16:31. “Neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead;” that is, they would not be convinced; Acts 17:4; Hebrews 11:13; Acts 28:24. It means here that Paul was entirely convinced of the truth of what he said. It is the language of a man who had no doubt on the subject. That…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6He who began a good work in you: It is God who starts his saving work in people (see Romans 9:16; Ephesians 1:3–8, 11; 2:4–10). Because God is the one who began it, we can trust that God will continue changing believers to become more like his Son (see Romans 8:29; Ephesians 4:13, 15).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. confident--This confidence nerves prayers and thanksgivings (Php 1:3, 4). this very thing--the very thing which he prays for (Php 1:4) is the matter of his believing confidence (Mr 11:24; 1Jo 5:14, 15). Hence the result is sure. he which hath begun--God (Php 2:13). a good work--Any work that God begins, He will surely finish (1Sa 3:12). Not even men begin a work at random. Much more the fact of His beginning the work is a pledge of its completion (Is…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 1:6

• Assurance
• Blessing
• Grace of God
• Intercession
• Perseverance
• Regeneration
• Righteous
• Righteousness

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Jesus
• Christ, Messiah
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Jesus Christ
• Confirmation
• Conversation
• Flesh
• Furtherance
• Perseverance of the saints

Commentaries on Philippians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings