Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will car…”

Philippians 1:6

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Geneva Bible 1599

And I am persuaded of this same thing, that he that hath begunne this good worke in you, wil perfourme it vntill the day of Iesus Christ,

Darby Translation

having confidence of this very thing, that he who has begun in you a good work will complete it unto Jesus Christ's day:

Young's Literal Translation

having been confident of this very thing, that He who did begin in you a good work, will perform [it] till a day of Jesus Christ,

Bible in Basic English

For I am certain of this very thing, that he by whom the good work was started in you will make it complete till the day of Jesus Christ:

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Cross references

“confident”

Hebrews 10:35 Philemon 1:21 2 Thessalonians 3:4 2 Corinthians 7:16 Galatians 5:10 2 Corinthians 9:4

Hebrews 10:35 · BSB

So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

Philemon 1:21 · BSB

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

2 Thessalonians 3:4 · BSB

And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

2 Corinthians 7:16 · BSB

I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.

Galatians 5:10 · BSB

I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.

2 Corinthians 9:4 · BSB

Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.

“begun”

Philippians 2:13 Romans 8:28–30 John 6:29 Titus 3:4–6 Ephesians 2:4–10 James 1:16–18

Philippians 2:13 · BSB

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Romans 8:28–30 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

John 6:29 · BSB

Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”

Titus 3:4–6 · BSB

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

Ephesians 2:4–10 · BSB

But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

James 1:16–18 · BSB

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

“will”

Ephesians 4:12 Psalm 138:8 1 Peter 5:10 2 Thessalonians 1:11 1 Thessalonians 5:23 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Ephesians 4:12 · BSB

to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

Psalm 138:8 · BSB

The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 · BSB

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 · BSB

The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

“perform it”

Hebrews 12:2

Hebrews 12:2 · BSB

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

“the day”

1 Corinthians 1:8 Philippians 1:10 2 Peter 3:10

1 Corinthians 1:8 · BSB

He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:10 · BSB

so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

2 Peter 3:10 · BSB

But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

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

In context

5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,

7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

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