Phili 1:4-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Phil 1:4-6: 1:4-6 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.

a1:4-6►

b1:5►

c4:10-20►

d1:6►

eRom 9:16►

fEph 1:3-8►

g11►

h2:4-10►

iRom 8:29►

jEph 4:13►

k15►

‏ Philippians 1:4-6

Summary for Phil 1:4-6: 1:4-6 ^a 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 ^b Their partnership included financial support (see 4:10-20 ^c).
1:6 ^d God, who began the good work within you: God takes the initiative to work his salvation in people (see Rom 9:16 ^e; Eph 1:3-8 ^f, 11 ^g; 2:4-10 ^h), so he can be trusted to continue his work of changing people into the likeness of his Son (see Rom 8:29 ⁱ; Eph 4:13 ^j, 15 ^k).