Philippians 1:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵ I am happy because you have joined me in spreading the good news. You have done so from the first day until now. ⁶ God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.

⁷ It is right for me to feel this way about all of you. I love you with all my heart. I may be held by chains, or I may be standing up for the truth of the good news. Either way, all of you share in God’s grace together with me.