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Philippians, 1

1. Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

1. From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to the saints in Philippi, with their bishops and deacons; to you all in Christ Jesus:

2. Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. May grace and peace be yours from God, our Father, and Christ Jesus the Lord.

3. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

3. I give thanks to my God each time I remember you,

4. Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

4. and when I pray for you, I pray with joy.

5. For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

5. I cannot forget all you shared with me in the service of the Gospel, from the first day until now.

6. 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:

6. Since God began such a good work in you, I am certain that he will complete it in the day of Christ Jesus.

7. Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

7. This is my hope for you, for I carry you all in my heart: whether I am in prison or defending and confirming the Gospel, you are with me and share the same grace.

8. For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

8. God knows that I love you dearly with the love of Christ Jesus,

9. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and [in] all judgment;

9. and in my prayers I ask that your love may lead you each day to a deeper knowledge and clearer discernment,

10. That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

10. that you may have good criteria for everything. So you may be pure of heart and come blameless to the day of Christ,

11. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

11. filled with the fruit of holiness which comes through Christ Jesus, for the glory and praise of God.

12. But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

12. I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has served to advance the Gospel.

13. So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other [places];

13. Actually the whole praetorian guard, and even those outside the palace, know that I am in chains for Christ.

14. And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

14. And what is more, my condition as prisoner has encouraged most of our brothers who are now emboldened to proclaim the Word of God more openly and without fear.

15. Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

15. Some, it is true, are moved by envy and want to challenge me, but others preach Christ with a good intention.

16. The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

16. These latter are moved by love and realize that I am here to defend the Gospel.

17. But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

17. The others announce Christ to challenge me. They do not act with a pure intention but think they are making my prison more unbearable.

18. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

18. But in any case, whether they are sincere or showing off, Christ is proclaimed and because of this I rejoice and have no regrets.

19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

19. I know that all this will be a grace for me because of your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Christ.

20. According to my earnest expectation and [my] hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but [that] with all boldness, as always, [so] now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether [it be] by life, or by death.

20. I am hopeful, even certain, that I shall not be ashamed. I feel as assured now, as before, that Christ will be exalted through my person, whether I live or die.

21. For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

21. For to me, to live is Christ, and even death is profitable for me.

22. But if I live in the flesh, this [is] the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

22. But if I am to go on living, I shall be able to enjoy fruitful labor. Which shall I choose?

23. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

23. So I feel torn between the two. I desire greatly to leave this life and to be with Christ, which will be better by far,

24. Nevertheless to abide in the flesh [is] more needful for you.

24. but it is necessary for you that I remain in this life.

25. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

25. And because I am convinced of this, I know that I will stay and remain with you for your progress and happiness in the faith.

26. That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

26. I will surely come to you again, and give you more reason for being proud of belonging to Christ Jesus.

27. 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;

27. Try, then, to adjust your lives according to the Gospel of Christ. May I see it when I come to you, and if I cannot come, may I at least hear that you stand firm in the same spirit, striving to uphold the faith of the Gospel with one heart.

28. And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

28. Do not be afraid of your opponents. This will be a sign that they are defeated and you are saved, that is saved by God.

29. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

29. For through Christ you have been granted not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him.

30. Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear [to be] in me.

30. And you now share the same struggle that you saw I had and that I continue to have, as you know.



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Fußnoten:

1:3-6 - Paul expresses gratitude for the Philippians' prayers and support, trusting that God will complete the good work He began with them. This verse highlights the certainty of God's transformation throughout the Christian journey (see also Romans 8:28 and 2 Corinthians 1:11).

1:12-14 - Paul speaks of how his chains helped advance the gospel, showing that even adversity can be used by God to accomplish His purpose. Faithfulness in difficult times is a mark of a true Christian (see also Acts 16:25-34 and Romans 8:35-39).

1:21-26 - Paul reflects on life and death, affirming that to live is Christ and to die is gain. He demonstrates deep confidence in God's plan, always seeking the edification of the body of Christ (see also Galatians 2:20 and 2 Corinthians 5:8).

1:27-30 - Paul exhorts the Philippians to live lives worthy of the gospel, facing suffering with courage. He teaches that Christians must remain steadfast in their faith, even in times of persecution (see also 2 Timothy 2:3 and 1 Peter 4:12-13).

1:29-30 - Belief in the crucified Christ involves facing challenges and opposition. Christian faith is not only about blessings, but also about fighting for the truth, as Paul exemplifies (see also 2 Corinthians 12:10 and Matthew 5:10-12).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Philippians, 1:

Philippians chapter 1 expresses Paul's love for the church in Philippi. How does the apostle maintain joy in the midst of adversity? This warm text reveals Paul's gratitude and prayers for the Philippians, his perspective on suffering, and his desire to glorify Christ. The apostle encourages believers to live in a way worthy of the gospel, facing opposition with courage. The chapter emphasizes joy in Christ, even in the most difficult circumstances. Philippians 1 sets the optimistic tone of the epistle. Consider with us five biblical passages that highlight the joyful themes of this inaugural chapter.

Romans 8:28: "We know that God works in all things for the good of those who love him, of those who have been called according to his purpose." - This verse echoes the theme of Philippians 1:12-14, where Paul sees his tribulations as a means to advance the gospel.

2 Corinthians 5:8: "We therefore have confidence and prefer to be absent from the body and dwell with the Lord." - This passage reflects Paul's dilemma in Philippians 1:21-23, whether to live for Christ or go to be with Him.

Ephesians 4:1: "As a prisoner in the Lord, I beseech you to live in a manner worthy of the calling you have received." - Paul makes a similar plea in Philippians 1:27, emphasizing a life worthy of the gospel.

1 Peter 3:14: "But even if you suffer for the sake of righteousness, you will be happy. 'Do not fear what they fear, do not be frightened'." - This verse resonates with Philippians 1:28-30, where Paul encourages the Philippians not to fear opposition.

Colossians 1:9: "For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not stopped praying for you and asking that you be filled with the full knowledge of God's will, with all wisdom and spiritual understanding." - This prayer of Paul for the Colossians is similar to his prayer for the Philippians in Philippians 1:9-11.

FAQ:

What did Paul mean by "for to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain"?

Paul expresses that his life is dedicated to Christ and that if he dies, he will be with Him. This shows his trust and complete surrender to God's will. (Philippians 1:21)

What was the purpose of Paul's letter to the Philippians?

Paul wrote to encourage the Christians in Philippi, to thank them for their support, and to encourage them to remain steadfast in the faith even in the face of hardship. (Philippians 1:3-6)

How did Paul view his imprisonment in relation to the advancement of the gospel?

He saw his imprisonment as an opportunity to spread the gospel, for even the prison guards heard about Christ and the brothers were encouraged. (Philippians 1:12-14)

What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ"?

It means living with integrity, unity, and steadfastness in faith, demonstrating courage in the face of adversity and remaining faithful to God. (Philippians 1:27)

Why does Paul encourage the Philippians not to fear persecution?

Because suffering for Christ is a privilege and demonstrates their steadfastness in the faith. He reminds them that he also faces persecution for the gospel. (Philippians 1:29-30)


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