Philippians 1:6
I am confident that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.
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In Context
5because of your partnership with me in the gospel from the first day until now.
Cross References
John 6:29Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he has sent.”
Acts 16:14One of those listening to us was a woman named Lydia. She was a worshiper of God from the city of Thyatira and a seller of purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.
1 Corinthians 1:8He will strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 2:3That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I came I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence about you all that my joy would be yours.
2 Corinthians 9:4Otherwise, if any of the Macedonians were to come with me and find you unprepared, we (not to mention you) would be ashamed of this confident boasting.
Ephesians 2:4Yet God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:4-7
The Apostle's Thankfulness and Joy. ( a. d. 62.) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: The apostle proceeds after the inscription and benediction to thanksgiving for the saints at Philippi. He tells them what it was he thanked God for, upon… Read the whole commentary →