Philippians 1:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    as it becometh me so to iudge of you all because I have you in my herte and have you also every one companios of grace with me even in my bondes as I defende and stablysshe the gospell.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    as it becommeth me to iudge of you all, because I haue you in my hert, as those that are partakers with me of grace in my bondes, in defendinge and stablyshinge of the Gospell.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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, & confirmation of the Gospell you all were partakers of my grace.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    As it becommeth me to iudge this of you al, because I haue you in my heart, and in my bondes, in the defence and confirmation of the Gospell, you all beyng partakers of my grace.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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 Gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 7:3 : 3 I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you are in our hearts, to live together and to die together.
  • Eph 3:1 : 1 For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
  • Acts 20:23 : 23 'Except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that chains and afflictions await me.'
  • Eph 6:20 : 20 For which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
  • Phil 1:5 : 5 I thank God for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
  • Phil 1:16-17 : 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
  • Phil 4:14 : 14 Yet it was kind of you to share in my troubles.
  • Col 4:18 : 18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
  • 2 Tim 2:9 : 9 For this gospel I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
  • Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess.
  • Heb 6:9-9 : 9 But we are confident of better things concerning you, dear friends—things that accompany salvation—even though we speak in this way. 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love you have shown for His name, having served and continuing to serve the saints.
  • Heb 10:33-34 : 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insults and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. 34 For you sympathized with those in prison and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you have a better and lasting possession in heaven.
  • 1 Pet 4:13 : 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
  • 1 Pet 5:1 : 1 I urge the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and also as one who will share in the glory to be revealed.
  • 2 Pet 1:13 : 13 I think it is right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to stir you up by way of reminder,
  • 1 John 3:14 : 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death.
  • Acts 16:23-25 : 23 After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. 24 Upon receiving this order, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. 25 Around midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
  • 1 Thess 1:2-5 : 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers without ceasing. 3 We remember your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. 4 Brothers and sisters dearly loved by God, we know that He has chosen you. 5 Because our gospel came to you not only in words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. As you know, we lived among you for your sake.
  • 1 Thess 5:5 : 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.
  • 2 Tim 1:8 : 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join with me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
  • Col 4:3 : 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
  • Acts 21:33 : 33 The commander came up, arrested Paul, ordered him to be bound with two chains, and asked who he was and what he had done.
  • 1 Cor 9:23 : 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
  • 1 Cor 13:7 : 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
  • 2 Cor 3:2 : 2 You are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
  • Eph 4:1 : 1 Therefore, I, a prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
  • Gal 5:6 : 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight, but faith working through love does.

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  • Phil 1:8
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    8For God is my witness, how I yearn for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

  • Phlm 1:5-8
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    5because I hear about your love and faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.

    6I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.

    7For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

    8For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,

  • Phil 1:3-6
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    3I thank my God every time I remember you.

    4Always, in every prayer of mine for all of you, I pray with joy.

    5I thank God for 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.

  • 2 Cor 7:15-16
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    15And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers your obedience, how you received him with fear and trembling.

    16I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you.

  • 2 Cor 7:3-4
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    3I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you are in our hearts, to live together and to die together.

    4I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our afflictions.

  • Rom 1:11-12
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    11For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—

    12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.

  • Phil 1:17-19
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    17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

    18What does it matter? Regardless, in every way—whether from false motives or in truth—Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.

    19For I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will result in my deliverance.

  • Phil 1:11-14
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    11Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

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

    13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

    14And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more boldly and fearlessly.

  • Phil 1:25-27
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    25Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

    26so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.

    27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel.

  • Eph 1:15
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    15For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

  • Phlm 1:13
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    13I wanted to keep him with me so that he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel on your behalf.

  • 1 Cor 1:4
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    4I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,

  • Phil 2:17-18
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    17But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

    18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

  • Rom 1:8-9
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    8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world.

    9For God, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, is my witness that I unceasingly mention you

  • Phil 1:30
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    30since you are experiencing the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

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    7You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

  • Phil 4:14
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    14Yet it was kind of you to share in my troubles.

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    3I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.

  • Phlm 1:16-17
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    16No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the physical relationship and in the Lord.

    17If then you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

  • Rom 15:15
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    15Yet I have written to you quite boldly on some points, to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me.

  • Col 1:24
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    24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

  • Phlm 1:20
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    20Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.

  • Col 1:4
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    4since we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints.

  • 2 Thess 1:3
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    3We always ought to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of each one of you for one another is increasing.

  • 2 Cor 1:14
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    14just as you have partially understood us, that we are your reason for pride, just as you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

  • 1 Thess 1:7
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    7As a result, you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

  • 2 Cor 1:11
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    11as you join in helping us through your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

  • Col 2:5
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    5For even though I am absent in the body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your orderly conduct and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

  • Phil 2:2
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    2make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being united in spirit, and intent on one purpose.

  • 2 Thess 1:12
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    12So that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Col 4:18
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    18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.