Philippians 1:7 “It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you…”

Philippians 1:7

It 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

American Standard Version

even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf 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 with me of grace.

Geneva Bible 1599

As it becommeth me so to iudge of you all, because I haue you in remembrance that both in my bands, and in my defence, and confirmation of the Gospell you all were partakers of my grace.

Darby Translation

as it is righteous for me to think this as to you all, because ye have me in your hearts, and that both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the glad tidings ye are all participators in my grace.

Young's Literal Translation

according as it is righteous for me to think this in behalf of you all, because of my having you in the heart, both in my bonds, and [in] the defence and confirmation of the good news, all of you being fellow-partakers with me of grace.

Bible in Basic English

So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.

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Cross references

“it is”

1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Thessalonians 1:2–5 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Hebrews 6:9 Hebrews 6:10

1 Corinthians 13:7 · BSB

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

1 Thessalonians 1:2–5 · BSB

We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

1 Thessalonians 5:5 · BSB

For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

Hebrews 6:9 · BSB

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

“because”

2 Corinthians 7:3 2 Corinthians 3:2

2 Corinthians 7:3 · BSB

I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

2 Corinthians 3:2 · BSB

You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

“I have you in my heart”

Galatians 5:6 1 John 3:14

Galatians 5:6 · BSB

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

1 John 3:14 · BSB

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

“as”

Colossians 4:18 2 Timothy 2:9 Acts 16:23–25 Acts 20:23 Ephesians 3:1 Ephesians 6:20

Colossians 4:18 · BSB

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

Acts 16:23–25 · BSB

And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.

Acts 20:23 · BSB

I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.

Ephesians 3:1 · BSB

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

Ephesians 6:20 · BSB

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

“and in”

Philippians 4:14 Philippians 1:17

Philippians 4:14 · BSB

Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

Philippians 1:17 · BSB

The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

“partakers of my”

Philippians 1:5 1 Corinthians 9:23 Hebrews 3:1 1 Peter 4:13 1 Peter 5:1

Philippians 1:5 · BSB

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

1 Corinthians 9:23 · BSB

I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Hebrews 3:1 · BSB

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

1 Peter 4:13 · BSB

But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

1 Peter 5:1 · BSB

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

Also

Philippians 1:16–17 Acts 21:33 2 Peter 1:13

Philippians 1:16–17 · BSB

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

Acts 21:33 · BSB

The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.

2 Peter 1:13 · BSB

I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,

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

In context

6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

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