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Philippians 1 >>
1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the
saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
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Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the
Lord Jesus Christ.
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:
7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I
have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and
confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the
bowels of Jesus Christ.
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in
knowledge and in all judgment;
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be
sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
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Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by
Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
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But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things
which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the
gospel;
13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and
in all other places;
14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my
bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also
of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to
add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of
the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or
in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your
prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing
I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ
shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet
what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and
to be with Christ; which is far better:
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Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and
continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me
by my coming to you again.
27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of
Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your
affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for
the faith of the gospel;
28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them
an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to
believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
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Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be
in me.
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Expository Sermons from
Chapter 1 of Philippians |
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Explore Philippians Chapter 1 (KJV) with free sermons
and free Church of Christ sermon outlines designed for Bible study,
teaching, and preaching. These expository lessons from the Book of
Philippians highlight Paul’s letter to the Philippians—joy, unity,
humility, and steadfast faith in Christ. Download and share these
Bible lessons, sermon outlines, and study helps at no cost. Ideal
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To the Saints in Philippi
(Philippians 1:1–2)
Lesson 1
In Acts 16, Paul’s second missionary journey brought the gospel to Philippi,
a Roman colony in Macedonia. There, through providence and perseverance, the
Lord established His church beginning with Lydia and the Philippian jailer.
Paul’s letter to these Christians, written from imprisonment in Rome,
reveals the heart of a servant. It teaches that unity in Christ flows
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I Thank My God
(Philippians
1:3–18)
Lesson 2
Paul’s letter to the Philippians reveals his deep gratitude toward a
congregation that had partnered with him in both joy and hardship. From
prison, he wrote words of thanksgiving for their steadfast fellowship,
abounding love, and boldness in the gospel. His joyful spirit teaches us to
remain thankful in every circumstance. |
(Philippians 1:19–26)
Lesson 3
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the Prince
of Denmark feared both life and death. He viewed existence as painful and
the afterlife as terrifying. In contrast, the Apostle Paul saw both living
and dying as opportunities to glorify Christ. Writing from a Roman prison,
he reflected on the purpose of life and the reality of death, facing a
dilemma—whether to remain in the flesh for fruitful labor or to depart and
be with the Lord in Paradise.
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The Appeal for Unity
(Philippians 1:27–28)
Lesson 4
Unity among brethren is a beautiful and godly virtue.
Psalm 133 declares, “Behold, how good and how pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” This
lesson from Philippians 1:27–2:4 reminds us that
Christian unity is not accidental; it must be pursued
through humility, love, and shared devotion to Christ.
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