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:
What does Philippians 1:6 mean?
The highest honour of the most eminent ministers is, to be servants of Christ. And those who are not really saints on earth, never will be saints in heaven.
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Keep this verse inside Philippians 1:3-7 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Philippians 1:6
It means to be fully and firmly persuaded or convinced; participle, middle voice, from πειθω peitho - 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 he which hath begun a good work in you - The "good work" here referred to, can be no other than religion, or true piety.
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good works. This is the work of God.
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until the day of Jesus Christ. ...
- good works
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good works. This is the work of God.
- until the day of Jesus Christ
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until the day of Jesus Christ.
Context in Philippians 1
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Philippians 1 belongs to the opening movement of the book, especially the section often described as thanksgiving and prayer. Philippians is a joyful prison letter centered on Christ’s humility, resurrection-minded hope, and steadfast partnership in the gospel. Read this chapter with the wider themes of joy, humility, and partnership in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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