Philippians 1:3-6
Summary for Phil 1:3-11: 1:3-11 a Following his usual practice, Paul thanks God for the recipients and prays for them.Summary for Phil 1:4-6: 1:4-6 b Paul’s joy derived from how the Philippians had joined him as partners in spreading the Good News and from his confidence that God would continue his good work in them.
1:5 c Their partnership included financial support (see 4:10-20 d).
1:6 e God, who began the good work within you: God takes the initiative to work his salvation in people (see Rom 9:16 f; Eph 1:3-8 g, 11 h; 2:4-10 i), so he can be trusted to continue his work of changing people into the likeness of his Son (see Rom 8:29 j; Eph 4:13 k, 15 l).
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