a1:3-11
b1:4-6
c1:5
d4:10-20
e1:6
fRom 9:16
gEph 1:3-8
i2:4-10
jRom 8:29
kEph 4:13

‏ 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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