Russian Interlinear Translation of the New Testament

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Παῦλος Павел G3972 N-NSM

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

Τιμόθεος Тимофей G5095 N-NSM

δοῦλοι рабы G1401 N-NPM

Χριστοῦ Христа G5547 N-GSM

Ἰησοῦ Иисуса G2424 N-GSM

πᾶσιν всем G3956 A-DPM

τοῖς G3588 T-DPM

ἁγίοις святым G40 A-DPM

ἐν в G1722 PREP

Χριστῷ Христе G5547 N-DSM

Ἰησοῦ Иисусе G2424 N-DSM

τοῖς G3588 T-DPM

οὖσιν сущим G1510 V-PAP-DPM

ἐν в G1722 PREP

Φιλίπποις Филиппах G5375 N-DPM

σὺν с G4862 PREP

ἐπισκόποις епископами G1985 N-DPM

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

διακόνοις· диаконами; G1249 N-DPM

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χάρις благодать G5485 N-NSF

ὑμῖν вам G5213 P-2DP

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

εἰρήνη мир G1515 N-NSF

ἀπὸ от G575 PREP

θεοῦ Бога G2316 N-GSM

πατρὸς Отца G3962 N-GSM

ἡμῶν нашего G2257 P-1GP

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

κυρίου Го́спода G2962 N-GSM

Ἰησοῦ Иисуса G2424 N-GSM

Χριστοῦ. Христа. G5547 N-GSM

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Εὐχαριστῶ Благодарю G2168 V-PAI-1S

τῷ G3588 T-DSM

θεῷ Бога G2316 N-DSM

μου моего G3450 P-1GS

ἐπὶ за G1909 PREP

πάσῃ всякую G3956 A-DSF

τῇ G3588 T-DSF

μνείᾳ память G3417 N-DSF

ὑμῶν, вашу, G5216 P-2GP

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πάντοτε всегда G3842 ADV

ἐν во G1722 PREP

πάσῃ всяком G3956 A-DSF

δεήσει молении G1162 N-DSF

μου моём G3450 P-1GS

ὑπὲρ за G5228 PREP

πάντων всех G3956 A-GPM

ὑμῶν вас G5216 P-2GP

μετὰ с G3326 PREP

χαρᾶς радостью G5479 N-GSF

τὴν G3588 T-ASF

δέησιν моление G1162 N-ASF

ποιούμενος, делающий, G4160 V-PMP-NSM

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ἐπὶ за G1909 PREP

τῇ G3588 T-DSF

κοινωνίᾳ общность G2842 N-DSF

ὑμῶν вашу G5216 P-2GP

εἰς в G1519 PREP

τὸ G3588 T-ASN

εὐαγγέλιον благовестии G2098 N-ASN

ἀπὸ от G575 PREP

τῆς G3588 T-GSF

πρώτης первого G4413 A-GSF-S

ἡμέρας дня G2250 N-GSF

ἄχρι до G891 ADV

τοῦ G3588 T-GSM

νῦν, ныне, G3568 ADV

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πεποιθὼς убеждённый G3982 V-2RAP-NSM

αὐτὸ (в) самом G846 P-ASN

τοῦτο, этом, G5124 D-ASN

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

ὁ G3588 T-NSM

ἐναρξάμενος Начавший G1728 V-ADP-NSM

ἐν в G1722 PREP

ὑμῖν вас G5213 P-2DP

ἔργον дело G2041 N-ASN

ἀγαθὸν доброе G18 A-ASN

ἐπιτελέσει закончит G2005 V-FAI-3S

ἄχρι до G891 ADV

ἡμέρας дня G2250 N-GSF

Χριστοῦ Христа G5547 N-GSM

Ἰησοῦ· Иисуса; G2424 N-GSM

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καθώς как G2531 ADV

ἐστιν есть G1510 V-PAI-3S

δίκαιον справедливо G1342 A-NSN

ἐμοὶ мне G1698 P-1DS

τοῦτο так G5124 D-ASN

φρονεῖν думать G5426 V-PAN

ὑπὲρ о G5228 PREP

πάντων всех G3956 A-GPM

ὑμῶν, вас, G5216 P-2GP

διὰ из-за G1223 PREP

τὸ G3588 T-ASN

ἔχειν (того, что) имею G2192 V-PAN

με я G3165 P-1AS

ἐν в G1722 PREP

τῇ G3588 T-DSF

καρδίᾳ сердце G2588 N-DSF

ὑμᾶς, вас, G5209 P-2AP

ἔν и G1722 PREP

τε в G5037 PRT

τοῖς G3588 T-DPM

δεσμοῖς узах G1199 N-DPM

μου моих G3450 P-1GS

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἐν в G1722 PREP

τῇ G3588 T-DSF

ἀπολογίᾳ защите G627 N-DSF

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

βεβαιώσει упрочении G950 N-DSF

τοῦ G3588 T-GSN

εὐαγγελίου благовестия G2098 N-GSN

συγκοινωνούς сообщников G4791 N-APM

μου моих G3450 P-1GS

τῆς G3588 T-GSF

χάριτος (по) благодати G5485 N-GSF

πάντας всех G3956 A-APM

ὑμᾶς вас G5209 P-2AP

ὄντας. сущих. G1510 V-PAP-APM

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μάρτυς Свидетель G3144 N-NSM

γάρ ведь G1063 CONJ

μου мой G3450 P-1GS

ὁ G3588 T-NSM

θεός, Бог, G2316 N-NSM

ὡς как G5613 ADV

ἐπιποθῶ жажду G1971 V-PAI-1S

πάντας всех G3956 A-APM

ὑμᾶς вас G5209 P-2AP

ἐν во G1722 PREP

σπλάγχνοις внутренностях G4698 N-DPN

Χριστοῦ Христа G5547 N-GSM

Ἰησοῦ. Иисуса. G2424 N-GSM

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καὶ И G2532 CONJ

τοῦτο (об) этом G5124 D-ASN

προσεύχομαι, молюсь, G4336 V-PNI-1S

ἵνα чтобы G2443 CONJ

ἡ G1510 T-NSF

ἀγάπη любовь G26 N-NSF

ὑμῶν ваша G5216 P-2GP

ἔτι ещё G2089 ADV

μᾶλλον более G3123 ADV

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

μᾶλλον более G3123 ADV

περισσεύῃ изобиловала G4052 V-PAS-3S

ἐν в G1722 PREP

ἐπιγνώσει познании G1922 N-DSF

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

πάσῃ всяком G3956 A-DSF

αἰσθήσει, ощущении, G144 N-DSF

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εἰς чтобы G1519 PREP

τὸ G3588 T-ASN

δοκιμάζειν распознавать G1381 V-PAN

ὑμᾶς вам G5209 P-2AP

τὰ G3588 T-APN

διαφέροντα, отличающееся, G1308 V-PAP-APN

ἵνα чтобы G2443 CONJ

ἦτε вы были G1510 V-PAS-2P

εἰλικρινεῖς чистые G1506 A-NPM

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἀπρόσκοποι непорочные G677 A-NPM

εἰς в G1519 PREP

ἡμέραν день G2250 N-ASF

Χριστοῦ, Христа, G5547 N-GSM

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πεπληρωμένοι исполнившиеся G4137 V-RPP-NPM

καρπὸν плодом G2590 N-ASM

δικαιοσύνης праведности G1343 N-GSF

τὸν G3588 T-ASM

διὰ через G1223 PREP

Ἰησοῦ Иисуса G2424 N-GSM

Χριστοῦ Христа G5547 N-GSM

εἰς в G1519 PREP

δόξαν славу G1391 N-ASF

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἔπαινον похвалу G1868 N-ASM

θεοῦ. Бога. G2316 N-GSM

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Γινώσκειν Знать G1097 V-PAN

δὲ же G1161 CONJ

ὑμᾶς (дать) вам G5209 P-2AP

βούλομαι, хочу, G1014 V-PNI-1S

ἀδελφοί, братья, G80 N-VPM

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

τὰ которое G3588 T-NPN

κατ᾽ по G2596 PREP

ἐμὲ мне G1691 P-1AS

μᾶλλον более G3123 ADV

εἰς в G1519 PREP

προκοπὴν продвижение G4297 N-ASF

τοῦ G3588 T-GSN

εὐαγγελίου благовестия G2098 N-GSN

ἐλήλυθεν, пришло, G2064 V-2RAI-3S

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ὥστε так что G5620 CONJ

τοὺς G3588 T-APM

δεσμούς узы G1199 N-APM

μου мои G3450 P-1GS

φανεροὺς явные G5318 A-APM

ἐν в G1722 PREP

Χριστῷ Христе G5547 N-DSM

γενέσθαι сделались G1096 V-2ADN

ἐν во G1722 PREP

ὅλῳ всей G3650 A-DSN

τῷ G3588 T-DSN

πραιτωρίῳ претории G4232 N-DSN

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

τοῖς G3588 T-DPM

λοιποῖς остальным G3062 A-DPM

πάσιν, всем, G3956 A-DPM

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καὶ и G2532 CONJ

τοὺς G3588 T-APM

πλείονας более многочисленные G4119 A-APM-C

τῶν G3588 T-GPM

ἀδελφῶν (из) братьев G80 N-GPM

ἐν в G1722 PREP

κυρίῳ Господе G2962 N-DSM

πεποιθότας убеждённые G3982 V-2RAP-APM

τοῖς G3588 T-DPM

δεσμοῖς (из-за) уз G1199 N-DPM

μου моих G3450 P-1GS

περισσοτέρως чрезвычайнее G4056 ADV-C

τολμᾶν осмеливаться G5111 V-PAN

ἀφόβως бесстрашно G870 ADV

τὸν G3588 T-ASM

λόγον слово G3056 N-ASM

λαλεῖν. произносить. G2980 V-PAN

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Τινὲς Некоторые G5100 X-NPM

μὲν ведь G3303 PRT

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

διὰ из-за G1223 PREP

φθόνον зависти G5355 N-ASM

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἔριν, спора, G2054 N-ASF

τινὲς некоторые G5100 X-NPM

δὲ же G1161 CONJ

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

δι᾽ через G1223 PREP

εὐδοκίαν благое намерение G2107 N-ASF

τὸν G3588 T-ASM

Χριστὸν Христа G5547 N-ASM

κηρύσσουσιν· проповедывают; G2784 V-PAI-3P

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οἱ одни G3588 T-NPM

μὲν ведь G3303 PRT

ἐξ из G1537 PREP

ἀγάπης, любви, G26 N-GSF

εἰδότες знающие G1492 V-RAP-NPM

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

εἰς для G1519 PREP

ἀπολογίαν защиты G627 N-ASF

τοῦ G3588 T-GSN

εὐαγγελίου благовестия G2098 N-GSN

κεῖμαι, нахожусь, G2749 V-PNI-1S

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οἱ другие G3588 T-NPM

δὲ же G1161 CONJ

ἐξ из G1537 PREP

ἐριθείας соперничества G2052 N-GSF

τὸν G3588 T-ASM

Χριστὸν Христа G5547 N-ASM

καταγγέλλουσιν, возвещают, G2605 V-PAI-3P

οὐχ не G3756 PRT-N

ἁγνῶς, чисто, G55 ADV

οἰόμενοι думающие G3633 V-PNP-NPM

θλῖψιν угнетение G2347 N-ASF

ἐγείρειν поднять G1453 V-PAN

τοῖς G3588 T-DPM

δεσμοῖς узам G1199 N-DPM

μου. моим. G3450 P-1GS

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τί Что G5100 I-NSN

γάρ; ведь? G1063 CONJ

πλὴν Однако G4133 ADV

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

παντὶ всяким G3956 A-DSM

τρόπῳ, способом, G5158 N-DSM

εἴτε и если G1535 CONJ

προφάσει для вида G4392 N-DSF

εἴτε и если G1535 CONJ

ἀληθείᾳ, (по) истине, G225 N-DSF

Χριστὸς Христос G5547 N-NSM

καταγγέλλεται, возвещается, G2605 V-PPI-3S

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἐν в G1722 PREP

τούτῳ этом G5129 D-DSN

χαίρω· радуюсь; G5463 V-PAI-1S

ἀλλὰ но G235 CONJ

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

χαρήσομαι, буду радоваться, G5463 V-2FOI-1S

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οἶδα знаю G1492 V-RAI-1S

γὰρ ведь G1063 CONJ

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

τοῦτό это G5124 D-NSN

μοι мне G3427 P-1DS

ἀποβήσεται выйдет G576 V-FDI-3S

εἰς на G1519 PREP

σωτηρίαν спасение G4991 N-ASF

διὰ через G1223 PREP

τῆς G3588 T-GSF

ὑμῶν ваше G5216 P-2GP

δεήσεως моление G1162 N-GSF

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἐπιχορηγίας поддержку G2024 N-GSF

τοῦ G3588 T-GSN

πνεύματος Духа G4151 N-GSN

Ἰησοῦ Иисуса G2424 N-GSM

Χριστοῦ, Христа, G5547 N-GSM

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κατὰ по G2596 PREP

τὴν G3588 T-ASF

ἀποκαραδοκίαν упованию G603 N-ASF

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἐλπίδα надежде G1680 N-ASF

μου моей G3450 P-1GS

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

ἐν в G1722 PREP

οὐδενὶ ничём G3762 A-DSN-N

αἰσχυνθήσομαι, буду пристыжён, G153 V-FPI-1S

ἀλλ᾽ но G235 CONJ

ἐν во G1722 PREP

πάσῃ всякой G3956 A-DSF

παρρησίᾳ открытости G3954 N-DSF

ὡς как G5613 ADV

πάντοτε всегда G3842 ADV

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

νῦν ныне G3568 ADV

μεγαλυνθήσεται будет возвеличен G3170 V-FPI-3S

Χριστὸς Христос G5547 N-NSM

ἐν в G1722 PREP

τῷ G3588 T-DSN

σώματί теле G4983 N-DSN

μου, моём, G3450 P-1GS

εἴτε и если G1535 CONJ

διὰ через G1223 PREP

ζωῆς жизнь G2222 N-GSF

εἴτε и если G1535 CONJ

διὰ через G1223 PREP

θανάτου. смерть. G2288 N-GSM

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ἐμοὶ Мне G1698 P-1DS

γὰρ ведь G1063 CONJ

τὸ G3588 T-NSN

ζῆν жить G2198 V-PAN

Χριστὸς Христос G5547 N-NSM

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

τὸ G3588 T-NSN

ἀποθανεῖν умереть G599 V-2AAN

κέρδος. прибыль. G2771 N-NSN

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εἰ Если G1487 COND

δὲ же G1161 CONJ

τὸ G3588 T-NSN

ζῆν жить G2198 V-PAN

ἐν в G1722 PREP

σαρκί, плоти, G4561 N-DSF

τοῦτό это G5124 D-NSN

μοι мне G3427 P-1DS

καρπὸς плод G2590 N-NSM

ἔργου· работы; G2041 N-GSN

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

τί что G5100 I-ASN

αἱρήσομαι выберу G138 V-FMI-1S

οὐ не G3739 PRT-N

γνωρίζω. знаю. G1107 V-PAI-1S

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συνέχομαι Охватываюсь G4912 V-PPI-1S

δὲ же G1161 CONJ

ἐκ с G1537 PREP

τῶν G3588 T-GPN

δύο, двух (сторон), G1417 A-NUI

τὴν G3588 T-ASF

ἐπιθυμίαν желание G1939 N-ASF

ἔχων имеющий G2192 V-PAP-NSM

εἰς чтобы G1519 PREP

τὸ G3588 T-ASN

ἀναλῦσαι развязаться G360 V-AAN

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

σὺν с G4862 PREP

Χριστῷ Христом G5547 N-DSM

εἶναι, быть, G1510 V-PAN

πολλῷ многим G4183 A-DSN

(γὰρ) ведь G1063 CONJ

μᾶλλον более G3123 ADV

κρεῖσσον· лучше; G2908 A-NSN-C

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τὸ G3588 T-NSN

δὲ же G1161 CONJ

ἐπιμένειν оставаться G1961 V-PAN

(ἐν) в G1722 PREP

τῇ G3588 T-DSF

σαρκὶ плоти G4561 N-DSF

ἀναγκαιότερον необходимее G316 A-NSN-C

δι᾽ из-за G1223 PREP

ὑμᾶς. вас. G5209 P-2AP

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καὶ И G2532 CONJ

τοῦτο (в) этом G5124 D-ASN

πεποιθὼς убеждённый G3982 V-2RAP-NSM

οἶδα знаю G1492 V-RAI-1S

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

μενῶ останусь G3306 V-FAI-1S

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

παραμενῶ останусь у G3887 V-FAI-1S

πᾶσιν всех G3956 A-DPM

ὑμῖν вас G5213 P-2DP

εἰς на G1519 PREP

τὴν G3588 T-ASF

ὑμῶν ваше G5216 P-2GP

προκοπὴν продвижение G4297 N-ASF

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

χαρὰν радость G5479 N-ASF

τῆς G3588 T-GSF

πίστεως, веры, G4102 N-GSF

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ἵνα чтобы G2443 CONJ

τὸ G3588 T-NSN

καύχημα гордость G2745 N-NSN

ὑμῶν ваша G5216 P-2GP

περισσεύῃ изобиловала G4052 V-PAS-3S

ἐν в G1722 PREP

Χριστῷ Христе G5547 N-DSM

Ἰησοῦ Иисусе G2424 N-DSM

ἐν во G1722 PREP

ἐμοὶ мне G1698 P-1DS

διὰ через G1223 PREP

τῆς G3588 T-GSF

ἐμῆς моё G1699 S-1SGSF

παρουσίας присутствие G3952 N-GSF

πάλιν опять G3825 ADV

πρὸς у G4314 PREP

ὑμᾶς. вас. G5209 P-2AP

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Μόνον Только G3440 ADV

ἀξίως достойно G516 ADV

τοῦ G3588 T-GSN

εὐαγγελίου благовестия G2098 N-GSN

τοῦ G3588 T-GSM

Χριστοῦ Христа G5547 N-GSM

πολιτεύεσθε, будьте граждане, G4176 V-PNM-2P

ἵνα чтобы G2443 CONJ

εἴτε и если G1535 CONJ

ἐλθὼν пришедший G2064 V-2AAP-NSM

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

ἰδὼν увидевший G1492 V-2AAP-NSM

ὑμᾶς вас G5209 P-2AP

εἴτε и если G1535 CONJ

ἀπὼν отсутствующий G548 V-PAP-NSM

ἀκούω я услышал G191 V-PAS-1S

τὰ G3588 T-APN

περὶ о G4012 PREP

ὑμῶν, вас, G5216 P-2GP

ὅτι что G3754 CONJ

στήκετε стои́те G4739 V-PAI-2P

ἐν в G1722 PREP

ἑνὶ одном G1762 A-DSN

πνεύματι, духе, G4151 N-DSN

μιᾷ одной G1520 A-DSF

ψυχῇ душой G5590 N-DSF

συναθλοῦντες состязающиеся G4866 V-PAP-NPM

τῇ G3588 T-DSF

πίστει вере G4102 N-DSF

τοῦ G3588 T-GSN

εὐαγγελίου, благовестия, G2098 N-GSN

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καὶ и G2532 CONJ

μὴ не G3361 PRT-N

πτυρόμενοι пугаемые G4426 V-PPP-NPM

ἐν в G1722 PREP

μηδενὶ ничём G3367 A-DSN-N

ὑπὸ от G5259 PREP

τῶν G3588 T-GPM

ἀντικειμένων, противостоящих, G480 V-PNP-GPM

ἥτις то, которое G3748 R-NSF

ἐστὶν есть G1510 V-PAI-3S

αὐτοῖς (для) них G846 P-DPM

ἔνδειξις показатель G1732 N-NSF

ἀπωλείας, гибели, G684 N-GSF

ὑμῶν вам G5216 P-2GP

δὲ же G1161 CONJ

σωτηρίας, спасения, G4991 N-GSF

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

τοῦτο это G5124 D-NSN

ἀπὸ от G575 PREP

θεοῦ· Бога; G2316 N-GSM

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ὅτι потому что G3754 CONJ

ὑμῖν вам G5213 P-2DP

ἐχαρίσθη было даровано G5483 V-API-3S

τὸ G3588 T-NSN

ὑπὲρ через G5228 PREP

Χριστοῦ, Христа, G5547 N-GSM

οὐ не G3739 PRT-N

μόνον только G3440 ADV

τὸ G3588 T-NSN

εἰς в G1519 PREP

αὐτὸν Него G846 P-ASM

πιστεύειν верить G4100 V-PAN

ἀλλὰ но G235 CONJ

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

τὸ G3588 T-NSN

ὑπὲρ за G5228 PREP

αὐτοῦ Него G846 P-GSM

πάσχειν, претерпевать (страдания), G3958 V-PAN

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τὸν G3588 T-ASM

αὐτὸν ту же G846 P-ASM

ἀγῶνα борьбу G73 N-ASM

ἔχοντες имеющие G2192 V-PAP-NPM

οἷον каковую G3634 K-ASM

εἴδετε вы увидели G1492 V-2AAI-2P

ἐν во G1722 PREP

ἐμοὶ мне G1698 P-1DS

καὶ и G2532 CONJ

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Bible Commentary
 1   INSCRIPTION. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERS FOR THE FLOURISHING SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE PHILIPPIANS. HIS OWN STATE AT ROME, AND THE RESULT OF HIS IMPRISONMENT IN SPREADING THE GOSPEL. EXHORTATION TO CHRISTIAN CONSISTENCY. (Phi. 1:1-30)
Timotheus--mentioned as being well known to the Philippians (Acts 16:3, Acts 16:10-Acts 16:12), and now present with Paul. Not that Timothy had any share in writing the Epistle; for Paul presently uses the first person singular, "I," not "we" (Phil 1:3). The mention of his name implies merely that Timothy joined in affectionate remembrances to them.
servants of Jesus Christ--The oldest manuscripts read the order, "Christ Jesus." Paul does not call himself "an apostle," as in the inscriptions of other Epistles; for the Philippians needed not to be reminded of his apostolic authority. He writes rather in a tone of affectionate familiarity.
all--so Phil 1:4, Phil 1:7-Phil 1:8, Phil 1:25; Phil 2:17, Phil 2:26. It implies comprehensive affection which desired not to forget any one among them "all."
bishops--synonymous with "presbyters" in the apostolical churches; as appears from the same persons being called "elders of the Church" at Ephesus (Acts 20:17), and "overseers" (Acts 20:28), Greek, "bishops." And Titus 1:5, compare with Phil 1:7. This is the earliest letter of Paul where bishops and deacons are mentioned, and the only one where they are separately addressed in the salutation. This accords with the probable course of events, deduced alike from the letters and history. While the apostles were constantly visiting the churches in person or by messengers, regular pastors would be less needed; but when some were removed by various causes, provision for the permanent order of the churches would be needed. Hence the three pastoral letters, subsequent to this Epistle, give instruction as to the due appointment of bishops and deacons. It agrees with this new want of the Church, when other apostles were dead or far away, and Paul long in prison, that bishops and deacons should be prominent for the first time in the opening salutation. The Spirit thus intimated that the churches were to look up to their own pastors, now that the miraculous gifts were passing into God's ordinary providence, and the presence of the inspired apostles, the dispensers of those gifts, was to be withdrawn [PALEY, "Horć Paulinć]. "Presbyter," implied the rank; "bishop," the duties of the office [NEANDER]. Naturally, when the apostles who had the chief supervision were no more, one among the presbyters presided and received the name "bishop," in the more restricted and modern sense; just as in the Jewish synagogue one of the elders presided as "ruler of the synagogue." Observe, the apostle addresses the Church (that is, the congregation) more directly than its presiding ministers (Col 4:17; 1Thess 5:12; Heb 13:24; Rev 1:4, Rev 1:11). The bishops managed more the internal, the deacons the external, affairs of the Church. The plural number shows there was more than one bishop or presbyter, and more than one deacon in the Church at Philippi.

 2   Grace . . . peace--The very form of this salutation implies the union of Jew, Greek, and Roman. The Greek salutation was "joy" (chairein), akin to the Greek for "grace" (charis). The Roman was "health," the intermediate term between grace and peace. The Hebrew was "peace," including both temporal and spiritual prosperity. Grace must come first if we are to have true peace.
from . . . from--Omit the second "from": as in the Greek, "God our Father" and "the Lord Jesus Christ," are most closely connected.

 3   Translate, "In all my remembrance of you."

 4   making request--Translate, "making my request."
for you all--The frequent repetition in this Epistle of "all" with "you," marks that Paul desires to declare his love for all alike, and will not recognize any divisions among them.
with joy--the characteristic feature in this Epistle, as love is in that to the Ephesians (compare Phil 1:18; Phil 2:2, Phil 2:19, Phil 2:28; Phil 3:1; Phil 4:1, Phil 4:4). Love and joy are the two first-fruits of the Spirit. Joy gives especial animation to prayers. It marked his high opinion of them, that there was almost everything in them to give him joy, and almost nothing to give him pain.

 5   Ground of his "thanking God" (Phil 1:3): "For your (continued) fellowship (that is, real spiritual participation) in (literally, 'in regard to') the Gospel from the first day (of your becoming partakers in it) until now." Believers have the fellowship of the Son of God (1Cor 1:9) and of the Father (1John 1:3) in the Gospel, by becoming partakers of "the fellowship of the Holy Ghost" (2Cor 13:14), and exercise that fellowship by acts of communion, not only the communion of the Lord's Supper, but holy liberality to brethren and ministers (Phil 4:10, Phil 4:15, "communicated . . . concerning giving"; 2Cor 9:13; Gal 6:6; Heb 13:16, "To communicate forget not").

 6   confident--This confidence nerves prayers and thanksgivings (Phil 1:3-Phil 1:4).
this very thing--the very thing which he prays for (Phil 1:4) is the matter of his believing confidence (Mark 11:24; 1John 5:14-15). Hence the result is sure.
he which hath begun--God (Phil 2:13).
a good work--Any work that God begins, He will surely finish (1Sam 3:12). Not even men begin a work at random. Much more the fact of His beginning the work is a pledge of its completion (Isa 26:12). So as to the particular work here meant, the perfecting of their fellowship in the Gospel (Phil 1:5; Ps 37:24; Ps 89:33; Ps 138:8; John 10:28-John 10:29; Rom 8:29, Rom 8:35-Rom 8:39; Rom 11:1-Rom 11:2 Heb 6:17-Heb 6:19; Jas 1:17; Jude 1:24). As God cast not off Israel for ever, though chastening them for a time, so He will not cast off the spiritual Israel (Deut 33:3; Isa 27:3; 1Pet 1:5).
perform it until--"perfect it up to" [ALFORD, ELLICOTT, and others].
the day of . . . Christ-- (Phil 1:10). The Lord's coming, designed by God in every age of the Church to be regarded as near, is to be the goal set before believers' minds rather than their own death.

 7   meet--Greek, "just."
to think this--to have the prayerful confidence I expressed (Phil 1:4-Phil 1:6).
of you--literally, "in behalf of you." Paul's confident prayer in their behalf was that God would perfect His own good work of grace in them.
because, &c.--Punctuate and translate, "Because I have you in my heart (so Phil 1:8; otherwise the Greek and the words immediately following in the verse, favor the Margin, 'Ye have me in your heart . . . being partakers of my grace') (both, in my bonds, and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel), you (I say) all being fellow partakers of my grace." This last clause thus assigns the reason why he has them in his heart (that is, cherished in his love, 2Cor 3:2; 2Cor 7:3), even in his bonds, and in his defense and confirmation of the Gospel (such as he was constantly making in private, Acts 28:17-Acts 28:23; his self-defense and confirmation of the Gospel being necessarily conjoined, as the Greek implies; compare Phil 1:17), namely, "inasmuch as ye are fellow partakers of my grace": inasmuch as ye share with me in "the fellowship of the Gospel" (Phil 1:5), and have manifested this, both by suffering as I do for the Gospel's sake (Phil 1:28-Phil 1:30), and by imparting to me of your substance (Phil 4:15). It is natural and right for me thus confidently to pray in your behalf. (ELLICOTT, and others translate, "To be thus minded for you all"), because of my having you in my warmest remembrances even in my bonds, since you are sharers with me in the Gospel grace. Bonds do not bind love.

 8   Confirmation of Phil 1:7.
record--that is, witness.
in the bowels of Jesus Christ--"Christ Jesus" is the order in the oldest manuscripts. My yearning love (so the Greek implies) to you is not merely from natural affection, but from devotedness to Christ Jesus. "Not Paul, but Jesus Christ lives in Paul; wherefore Paul is not moved in the bowels (that is, the tender love, Jer 31:20) of Paul, but of Jesus Christ" [BENGEL]. All real spiritual love is but a portion of Christ's love which yearns in all who are united to Him [ALFORD].

 9   The subject of his prayer for them (Phil 1:4).
your love--to Christ, producing love not only to Paul, Christ's minister, as it did, but also to one another, which it did not altogether as much as it ought (Phil 2:2; Phil 4:2).
knowledge--of doctrinal and practical truth.
judgment--rather, "perception"; "perceptive sense." Spiritual perceptiveness: spiritual sight, spiritual hearing, spiritual feeling, spiritual taste. Christianity is a vigorous plant, not the hotbed growth of enthusiasm. "Knowledge" and "perception" guard love from being ill-judged.

 10   Literally, "With a view to your proving (and so approving and embracing) the things that excel" (Rom 2:18); not merely things not bad, but the things best among those that are good; the things of more advanced excellence. Ask as to things, not merely, Is there no harm, but is there any good, and which is the best?
sincere--from a Greek root. Examined in the sunlight and found pure.
without offence--not stumbling; running the Christian race without falling through any stumbling-block, that is, temptation, in your way.
till--rather, "unto," "against"; so that when the day of Christ comes, ye may be found pure and without offense.

 11   The oldest manuscripts read the singular, "fruit." So Gal 5:22 (see on Gal 5:22); regarding the works of righteousness, however manifold, as one harmonious whole, "the fruit of the Spirit" (Eph 5:9) Jas 3:18, "the fruit of righteousness" (Heb 12:11); Rom 6:22, "fruit unto holiness."
which are--"which is by (Greek, 'through') Jesus Christ." Through His sending to us the Spirit from the Father. "We are wild and useless olive trees till we are grafted into Christ, who, by His living root, makes us fruit-bearing branches" [CALVIN].

 12   understand--Greek, "know." The Philippians probably had feared that his imprisonment would hinder the spread of the Gospel; he therefore removes this fear.
the things which happened unto me--Greek, "the things concerning me."
rather--so far is my imprisonment from hindering the Gospel. Faith takes in a favorable light even what seems adverse [BENGEL] (Phil 1:19, Phil 1:28; Phil 2:17).

 13   my bonds in Christ--rather as Greek, "So that my bonds have become manifest in Christ," that is, known, as endured in Christ's cause.
palace--literally, "Prćtorium," that is, the barrack of the Prćtorian guards attached to the palace of Nero, on the Palatine hill at Rome; not the general Prćtorian camp outside of the city; for this was not connected with "Cćsar's household," which Phil 4:22 shows the Prćtorium here meant was. The emperor was "Prćtor," or Commander-in-Chief; naturally then the barrack of his bodyguard was called the Prćtorium. Paul seems now not to have been at large in his own hired house, though chained to a soldier, as in Acts 28:16, Acts 28:20, Acts 28:30-Acts 28:31, but in strict custody in the Prćtorium; a change which probably took place on Tigellinus becoming Prćtorian Prefect. See Introduction.
in all other places--so CHRYSOSTOM. Or else, "TO all the rest," that is, "manifest to all the other" Prćtorian soldiers stationed elsewhere, through the instrumentality of the Prćtorian household guards who might for the time be attached to the emperor's palace, and who relieved one another in succession. Paul had been now upwards of two years a prisoner, so that there was time for his cause and the Gospel having become widely known at Rome.

 14   Translate as Greek, "And that (Phil 1:13) most of the brethren in the Lord," &c. "In the Lord," distinguishes them from "brethren after the flesh," Jewish fellow countrymen. ELLICOTT translates, "Trusting in the Lord."
by my bonds--encouraged by my patience in bearing my bonds.
much more bold--Translate as Greek, "are more abundantly bold."

 15   "Some indeed are preaching Christ even for envy, that is, to carry out the envy which they felt towards Paul, on account of the success of the Gospel in the capital of the world, owing to his steadfastness in his imprisonment; they wished through envy to transfer the credit of its progress from him to themselves. Probably Judaizing teachers (Rom. 14:1-23; 1Cor 3:10-15; 1Cor 9:1, &c.; 2Cor 11:1-4).
some also of--rather, "for"
good will--answering to "the brethren" (Phil 1:14); some being well disposed to him.

 16   The oldest manuscripts transpose these verses, and read, "These (last) indeed out of love (to Christ and me), knowing (the opposite of 'thinking' below) that I am set (that is, appointed by God, 1Thess 3:3) for the defense of the Gospel (Phil 1:7, not on my own account). But the others out of contention (or rather, 'a factious spirit'; 'cabal'; a spirit of intrigue, using unscrupulous means to compass their end; 'self-seeking' [ALFORD]) proclaim (the Greek is not the same as that for 'preach,' but, 'announce') Christ, not sincerely (answering to 'but of a spirit of intrigue,' or 'self-seeking'). Literally, 'not purely'; not with a pure intention; the Jewish leaven they tried to introduce was in order to glorify themselves (Gal 6:12-Gal 6:13; however, see on Phil 1:18), thinking (but in vain) to raise up (so the oldest manuscripts read) tribulation to my bonds." Their thought was, that taking the opportunity of my being laid aside, they would exalt themselves by their Judaizing preaching, and depreciate me and my preaching, and so cause me trouble of spirit in my bonds; they thought that I, like themselves, sought my own glory, and so would be mortified at their success over mine. But they are utterly mistaken; "I rejoice" at it (Phil 1:18), so far am I from being troubled at it.

 18   What follows from this? Does this trouble me as they thought it would? "Notwithstanding" their unkind thought to me, and self-seeking intention, the cause I have at heart is furthered "every way" of preaching, "whether in pretense (with a by motive, Phil 1:16) or in truth (out of true 'love' to Christ, Phil 1:17), Christ is proclaimed; and therein I do rejoice, yea, and I will rejoice." From this it would seem that these self-seeking teachers in the main "proclaimed Christ," not "another Gospel," such as the Judaizers in Galatia taught (Gal 1:6-Gal 1:8); though probably having some of the Jewish leaven (see on Phil 1:15-Phil 1:16), their chief error was their self-seeking envious motive, not so much error of doctrine; had there been vital error, Paul would not have rejoiced. The proclamation of CHRIST," however done, roused attention, and so was sure to be of service. Paul could thus rejoice at the good result of their bad intentions (Ps 76:10; Isa 10:5, Isa 10:7).

 19   turn to my salvation--"turn out to me for, (or unto) salvation." This proclamation of Christ every way will turn out to my spiritual good. Christ, whose interests are my interests, being glorified thereby; and so the coming of His kingdom being furthered, which, when it does come, will bring completed "SALVATION" (Heb 9:28) to me and all whose "earnest expectation" (Phil 1:20) is that Christ may be magnified in them. So far is their preaching from causing me, as they thought, tribulation in my bonds (Phil 1:16). Paul plainly quotes and applies to himself the very words of the Septuagint (Job 13:16), "This shall turn out to my salvation," which belong to all God's people of every age, in their tribulation (compare Job 13:15).
through your prayer and the supply--The Greek intimately joins the two nouns together, by having but one preposition and one article: "Through your prayer and (the consequent) supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (obtained for me through your prayer)."

 20   According to my earnest expectation--The Greek expresses, "expectation with uplifted head (Luke 21:28) and outstretched neck." Rom 8:19 is the only other place in the New Testament that the word occurs. TITTMANN says, in both places it implies not mere expectation, but the anxious desire of an anticipated prosperous issue in afflictive circumstances. The subject of his earnest expectation which follows, answers to "my salvation" (Phil 1:19).
in nothing I shall be ashamed--in nothing have reason to be ashamed of "my work for God, or His work in me" [ALFORD]. Or, "in nothing be disappointed in my hope, but that I may fully obtain it" [ESTIUS]. So "ashamed" is used in Rom 9:33.
all boldness--"all" is opposed to "in nothing," as "boldness" is the opposite to "ashamed."
so now also--when "my body" is "in bonds" (Phil 1:17).
Christ--not Paul, "shall be magnified."
life, or by death--Whatever be the issue, I cannot lose; I must be the gainer by the event. Paul was not omniscient; in the issue of things pertaining to themselves, the apostles underwent the same probation of faith and patience as we.

 21   For--in either event (Phil 1:20) I must be the gainer, "For to me," &c.
to live is Christ--whatever life, time, and strength, I have, is Christ's; Christ is the sole object for which I live (Gal 2:20).
to die is gain--not the act of dying, but as the Greek ("to have died") expresses, the state after death. Besides the glorification of Christ by my death, which is my primary object (Phil 1:20), the change of state caused by death, so far from being a matter of shame (Phil 1:20) or loss, as my enemies suppose, will be a positive "gain" to me.

 22   Rather as Greek, "But if to live in the flesh (if), this (I say, the continuance in life which I am undervaluing) be the fruit of my labor (that is, be the condition in which the fruit of my ministerial labor is involved), then what I shall choose I know not (I cannot determine with myself, if the choice were given me, both alternatives being great goods alike)." So ALFORD and ELLICOTT. BENGEL takes it as English Version, which the Greek will bear by supposing an ellipsis, "If to live in the flesh (be my portion), this (continuing to live) is the fruit of my labor," that is, this continuance in life will be the occasion of my bringing in "the fruit of labor," that is, will be the occasion of "labors" which are their own "fruit" or reward; or, this my continuing "to live" will have this "fruit," namely, "labors" for Christ. GROTIUS explains "the fruit of labor" as an idiom for "worthwhile"; If I live in the flesh, this is worth my while, for thus Christ's interest will be advanced, "For to me to live is Christ" (Phil 1:21; compare Phil 2:30; Rom 1:13). The second alternative, namely, dying, is taken up and handled, Phil 2:17, "If I be offered."

 23   For--The oldest manuscripts read, "But." "I know not (Phil 1:22), BUT am in a strait (am perplexed) betwixt the two (namely, 'to live' and 'to die'), having the desire for departing (literally, 'to loose anchor,' 2Tim 4:6) and being with Christ; FOR (so the oldest manuscripts) it is by far better"; or as the Greek, more forcibly, "by far the more preferable"; a double comparative. This refutes the notion of the soul being dormant during its separation from the body. It also shows that, while he regarded the Lord's advent as at all times near, yet that his death before it was a very possible contingency. The partial life eternal is in the interval between death and Christ's second advent; the perfectional, at that advent [BISHOP PEARSON]. To depart is better than to remain in the flesh; to be with Christ is far, far better; a New Testament hope (Heb 12:24), [BENGEL].

 24   to abide--to continue somewhat longer.
for you--Greek, "on your account"; "for your sake." In order to be of service to you, I am willing to forego my entrance a little sooner into blessedness; heaven will not fail to be mine at last.

 25   Translate, "And being confident of this."
I know, &c.--by prophetical intimations of the Spirit. He did not yet know the issue, as far as human appearances were concerned (Phil 2:23). He doubtless returned from his first captivity to Philippi (Heb 13:19; Phlm 1:22).
joy of faith--Greek, "joy in your faith."

 26   Translate, "That your matter of glorying (or rejoicing) may abound in Christ Jesus in me (that is, in my case; in respect to me, or for me who have been granted to your prayers, Phil 1:19) through my presence again among you." ALFORD makes the "matter of glorying," the possession of the Gospel, received from Paul, which would abound, be assured and increased, by his presence among them; thus, "in me," implies that Paul is the worker of the material of abounding in Christ Jesus. But "my rejoicing over you" (Phil 2:16), answers plainly to "your rejoicing in respect to me" here.

 27   Only--Whatever happens as to my coming to you, or not, make this your one only care. By supposing this or that future contingency, many persuade themselves they will be such as they ought to be, but it is better always without evasion to perform present duties under present circumstances [BENGEL].
let your conversation be--(Compare Phil 3:20). The Greek implies, "Let your walk as citizens (namely, of the heavenly state; 'the city of the living God,' Heb 12:22, 'the heavenly Jerusalem,' 'fellow citizens of the saints,' Eph 2:19) be," &c.
I . . . see . . . hear--so Phil 1:30. "Hear," in order to include both alternatives, must include the meaning know.
your affairs--your state.
in one spirit--the fruit of partaking of the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:3-Eph 4:4).
with one mind--rather as Greek, "soul," the sphere of the affections; subordinate to the "Spirit," man's higher and heavenly nature. "There is sometimes natural antipathies among believers; but these are overcome, when there is not only unity of spirit, but also of soul" [BENGEL].
striving together--with united effort.

 28   terrified--literally, said of horses or other animals startled or suddenly scared; so of sudden consternation in general.
which--your not being terrified.
evident token of perdition--if they would only perceive it (2Thess 1:5). It attests this, that in contending hopelessly against you, they are only rushing on to their own perdition, not shaking your united faith and constancy.
to you of salvation--The oldest manuscripts read, "of your salvation"; not merely your temporal safety.

 29   For--rather, a proof that this is an evident token from God of your salvation, "Because," &c.
it is given--Greek, "it has been granted as a favor," or "gift of grace." Faith is the gift of God (Eph 2:8), not wrought in the soul by the will of man, but by the Holy Ghost (John 1:12-John 1:13).
believe on him--"To believe Him," would merely mean to believe He speaks the truth. "To believe on Him," is to believe in, and trust through, Him to obtain eternal salvation. Suffering for Christ is not only not a mark of God's anger, but a gift of His grace.

 30   ye saw in me-- (Acts 16:12, Acts 16:19, &c.; 1Thess 2:2). I am "in nothing terrified by mine adversaries" (Phil 1:29), so ought not ye. The words here, "ye saw . . . and . . . hear," answer to "I come and see you, or else . . . hear" (Phil 1:27).