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10 so that you may be approving the things mattering[a], in-order-that[b] you might be pure and blameless[c] for[d] the day of Christ, 11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

Things Are Turning Out For The Good of The Gospel

12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that the things concerning me have come rather for the advancement of the good-news—

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  1. Philippians 1:10 Or, being worth more, and thus, being excellent, superior, or essential.
  2. Philippians 1:10 Or, that, making this a second request, parallel with ‘that your love’.
  3. Philippians 1:10 Or, without an opportunity for stumbling.
  4. Philippians 1:10 Or, in, until.

10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,(A) 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness(B) that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,[a] that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:12 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 14; and in 3:1, 13, 17; 4:1, 8, 21.