Philippians 1:20 “I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will h…”

Philippians 1:20

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

American Standard Version

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

Geneva Bible 1599

As I feruently looke for, and hope, that in nothing I shalbe ashamed, but that with all confidence, as alwayes, so nowe Christ shalbe magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death.

Darby Translation

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.

Young's Literal Translation

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, and in all freedom, as always, also now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death,

Bible in Basic English

In the measure of my strong hope and belief that in nothing will I be put to shame, but that without fear, as at all times, so now will Christ have glory in my body, by life or by death.

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Cross references

“earnest”

Romans 8:19 Psalm 62:5 Proverbs 10:28 Proverbs 23:18

Romans 8:19 · BSB

The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

Psalm 62:5 · BSB

Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.

Proverbs 10:28 · BSB

The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.

Proverbs 23:18 · BSB

For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

“in nothing”

1 Peter 4:16 Isaiah 54:4 1 John 2:28 Psalm 119:116 Isaiah 50:7 2 Corinthians 10:8

1 Peter 4:16 · BSB

But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

Isaiah 54:4 · BSB

Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

1 John 2:28 · BSB

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

Psalm 119:116 · BSB

Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Isaiah 50:7 · BSB

Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

2 Corinthians 10:8 · BSB

For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

“with”

Philippians 1:14 2 Corinthians 2:14–16

Philippians 1:14 · BSB

And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

2 Corinthians 2:14–16 · BSB

But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

“Christ”

1 Corinthians 6:20 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Philippians 2:17 1 Corinthians 7:34 Romans 12:1 Romans 6:13

1 Corinthians 6:20 · BSB

you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:17 · BSB

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

1 Corinthians 7:34 · BSB

and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how s…

Romans 12:1 · BSB

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Romans 6:13 · BSB

Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righ…

“whether”

2 Corinthians 4:10 Romans 14:7–9 Colossians 1:24 2 Peter 1:12–15 John 21:19 Acts 20:24

2 Corinthians 4:10 · BSB

We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

Romans 14:7–9 · BSB

For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone.

Colossians 1:24 · BSB

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

2 Peter 1:12–15 · BSB

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

John 21:19 · BSB

Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And after He had said this, He told him, “Follow Me.”

Acts 20:24 · BSB

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

21For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

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