Philippians 1:6
New International Version
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.

New Living Translation
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

English Standard Version
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
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 Literal Bible
being persuaded of this very thing, that the One having begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.

King James Bible
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:

New King James Version
being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

New American Standard Bible
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus.

NASB 1995
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

NASB 1977
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Legacy Standard Bible
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Amplified Bible
I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].

Christian Standard Bible
I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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:

Contemporary English Version
God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I'm convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.

Good News Translation
And so I am sure that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it on until it is finished on the Day of Christ Jesus.

International Standard Version
I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good action among you will bring it to completion by the Day of the Messiah Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
Being confident of this very thing, that he who hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Weymouth New Testament
For of this I am confident, that He who has begun a good work within you will go on to perfect it in preparation for 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
having been confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you, will complete [it] until [the] day of Jesus Christ,

Berean Literal Bible
being persuaded of this very thing, that the One having begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.

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,

Smith's Literal Translation
Confident of this same, that he having begun a good work in you will complete till the day of Jesus Christ:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Being confident of this very thing, that he, who hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I am confident of this very thing: that he who has begun this good work in you will perfect it, unto the day of Christ Jesus.

New American Bible
I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun the good work among you, the same will continue it until the day of our LORD Jesus Christ:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because I trust concerning this, that he who has begun good work in you will accomplish that until the day of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you, will carry it on till the day of Jesus Christ;

Godbey New Testament
having confidence as to this same thing, that the one having begun a good work in you will perfect it unto the day of Jesus Christ:

Haweis New Testament
being confident of this very thing, that he who hath wrought in you the good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Mace New Testament
he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ, it is but just

Weymouth New Testament
For of this I am confident, that He who has begun a good work within you will go on to perfect it in preparation for the day of Jesus Christ.

Worrell New Testament
having become persuaded of this very thing, that He Who began in you a good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Worsley New Testament
being confident of this, that He who hath begun a good work in you will continue to perfect it till the day of Jesus Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Thanksgiving and Prayer
5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 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. 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.…

Cross References
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

1 Thessalonians 5:24
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

1 Corinthians 1:8-9
He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. / God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Hebrews 12:2
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.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

1 Peter 5:10
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 Corinthians 1:21-22
Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

Jude 1:24-25
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— / to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Isaiah 46:10-11
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Psalm 138:8
The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?


Treasury of Scripture

Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

confident.

2 Corinthians 1:15
And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

2 Corinthians 7:16
I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

begun.

Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Philippians 2:13
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

John 6:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

will.

Psalm 138:8
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

John 6:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Ephesians 4:12
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

perform it.

Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

the day.

Philippians 1:10
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

See on

1 Corinthians 1:8
Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 3:10
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

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Philippians 1
1. Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,
9. daily praying for their increase in grace;
12. he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;
21. and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;
27. exhorting them to unity;
28. and to fortitude in persecution.














being confident of this
The phrase "being confident" comes from the Greek word "pepoithōs," which conveys a deep sense of trust and assurance. In the context of Philippians, Paul is expressing a profound certainty rooted in faith. This confidence is not based on human ability but on the faithfulness of God. Historically, Paul writes this letter from prison, yet his confidence remains unshaken, demonstrating that true assurance is anchored in divine promises rather than circumstances.

that He who began
The word "began" is derived from the Greek "enarchomai," indicating the initiation of an action. This highlights the divine initiative in the believer's life. God is the one who initiates the work of salvation and transformation. This reflects the biblical narrative of God as the author and initiator of creation and redemption, emphasizing His sovereignty and grace.

a good work in you
The "good work" refers to the transformative process of salvation and sanctification. The Greek word "ergon" for "work" suggests an active, ongoing process. This work is "good" (Greek "agathos"), meaning it is inherently beneficial and aligned with God's perfect will. Theologically, this underscores the idea that God’s work in believers is purposeful and aimed at their ultimate good, aligning with Romans 8:28.

will continue to perfect it
The phrase "will continue to perfect" comes from the Greek "epiteleō," meaning to bring to completion or maturity. This suggests a process of growth and development in the believer's life. The historical context of the early church, facing persecution and challenges, highlights the necessity of perseverance and the assurance that God is actively involved in bringing His work to fruition.

until the day of Christ Jesus
The "day of Christ Jesus" refers to the eschatological hope of Christ's return. This phrase is rich with theological significance, pointing to the culmination of history and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. The early Christians lived with an expectation of Christ's imminent return, which provided hope and motivation for holy living. This future-oriented perspective encourages believers to live with an eternal mindset, knowing that God's work in them will be completed at Christ's return.

(6) That he who hath begun (or rather, who began) a good work in you will also (see margin) finish it.--The ground of St. Paul's confidence in their perseverance is the belief that it was God's grace which began the good work in them, and that, not being resisted (as was obvious by their enthusiasm for good), He would complete what He had begun. In his view, God's grace is the beginning and the end; man's co-operation lies in the intermediate process linking both together. This is made still plainer in Philippians 2:12-13.

The day of Jesus Christ.--So also in Philippians 1:10; Philippians 2:16, "the day of Christ;" and in 1Corinthians 1:8, "the day of our Lord Jesus Christ;" in all other Epistles "the day of our Lord" (as in 1Corinthians 5:5; 2Corinthians 1:14; 1Thessalonians 5:2; 2Thessalonians 2:2); or, still more commonly, both in Gospels and Epistles, "that day." As is usual in the Epistles, the day of the Lord is spoken of as if it were near at hand. St. Paul, in the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians (Philippians 2:2, et seq.), declines to pronounce that it is near; yet does not say that it is far away, and only teaches that there is much to be done, even in the development of Anti-Christian power, before it does come. It is of course clear that, in respect of the confidence here expressed, it makes no difference whether it be near or far away. The reality of the judgment as final and complete is the one point important; "the times and seasons" matter not to us. . . .

Verse 6. - Being confident of this very thing. St. Paul's thanksgiving refers, not only to the past, but also to the future. He has a confident trustfulness in God's power and love. The words αὐτὸ τοῦτο might mean "on this account," i.e. on account of the perseverance described in Ver. 5, but the order seems to support the ordinary rendering. That he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it; rather, as R.V., which began. Both ἐναρξάμενος and ἐπιτελέσει have (Bishop Lightfoot) a sacrificial reference. The good work is self-consecration, the sacrifice of themselves, their souls and bodies, issuing in the co-operation of labor and almsgiving. This sacrificial metaphor recurs in Philippians 2:17. The good work is God's; he began it and he will perfect it. The beginning (Bengel) is the pledge of the consummation. Yet it is also their work - their co-operation towards the gospel (comp. Philippians 2:12, 13). Until the day of Jesus Christ. The perfecting will go on until the great day. To the individual Christian that clay is practically the day of his death; though, indeed, the process of perfecting may be going on in the holy dead till they obtain their perfect consummation and bliss both in body and soul. These words do not imply that St. Paul expected the second advent during the life of his Philippian converts. The words "in you" must be understood as meaning "in your hearts," not merely "among you."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
being confident
πεποιθὼς (pepoithōs)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.

of this,
τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

He
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

who began
ἐναρξάμενος (enarxamenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1728: To begin (in), make a beginning, commence. From en and archomai; to commence on.

a good
ἀγαθὸν (agathon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'.

work
ἔργον (ergon)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

will continue to perfect it
ἐπιτελέσει (epitelesei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2005: To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo.

until
ἄχρι (achri)
Preposition
Strong's 891: As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.

[the] day
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

of Christ
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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