Philippians 1:1-6
1 “Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5 in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus.”
Verse 1: Paul and Timothy are addressing the believers in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons. They identify themselves as servants of Christ Jesus, highlighting their humble position in serving the Lord.
Verse 2: Paul and Timothy also extend their greetings, emphasizing the importance of God’s grace and peace in the lives of the believers. It is through God’s grace that we are saved, and it is through His peace that we can experience true contentment and rest.
Verse 3: Paul expresses his gratitude to God for the believers in Philippi. He remembers them with joy and appreciation, recognizing the work of God in their lives.
Verse 4: He further assures the Philippians that he constantly prays for them, and his prayers are filled with joy. He delights in lifting them up before the Lord, knowing that God is faithful to answer and bless.
Verse 5: Paul acknowledges the Philippians’ partnership in spreading the gospel. From the very beginning of their faith journey, they have been actively involved in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. This partnership brings Paul great joy and encouragement.
Verse 6: Paul expresses his confidence in God’s faithfulness. He assures the Philippians that the work God started in them will be brought to completion. God’s work of transformation and growth in their lives will continue until the day of Christ Jesus, when they will be fully perfected in him.