And I am persuaded of this same thing, that he that hath begun this good work in you, will perform it until the [a]day of Jesus Christ,

As it becometh me so to judge of you all, because I have you in remembrance, that both in my [b]bands, and in my defense, and confirmation of the Gospel you all were partakers of my [c]grace.

[d]For God is my record, how I long after you all from the very heart root in Jesus Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:6 The Spirit of God will not forsake you unto the very latter end, until your mortal bodies shall appear before the judgment of Christ, to be glorified.
  2. Philippians 1:7 A true proof of a true knitting together with Christ.
  3. Philippians 1:7 He calleth his bands, grace, as though he had received some singular benefit.
  4. Philippians 1:8 He declareth his good will towards them, therewithall showing by what means chiefly they may be confirmed, to wit, by continual prayer.

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