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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />because of your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />[thanking God] for your participation <i>and</i> partnership [both your comforting fellowship and gracious contributions] in [advancing] the good news [regarding salvation] from the first day [you heard it] until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />This is because you have taken part with me in spreading the good news from the first day you heard about it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I can do this because of the partnership we've had with you in the Good News from the first day [you believed] until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because of the way in which you have helped me in the work of the gospel from the very first day until now. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />because of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for your partnership in the Good News from the first day until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I thank my God, I say, for your cooperation in spreading the Good News, from the time it first came to you even until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for your contribution to the good news from the first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for your contribution to the good news from the first day till now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For your mutual participation in the good news from the first day until now;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For your communication in the gospel of Christ from the first day until now. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />because of your communion in the Gospel of Christ, from the first day even until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For your fellowship in the gospel, from the very first day until now,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For your partnership in The Gospel from the first day, and until now,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day till now:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for your fellowship in the gospel from the first clay until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />from the first day to the present time, being persuaded that<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I thank my God, I say, for your cooperation in spreading the Good News, from the time it first came to you even until now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />on account of your fellowship for the Gospel, from the first day until now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />in every prayer of mine) for your attachment to the gospel, from the first day even till now;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/1-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=26" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Thanksgiving and Prayer</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">because of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2842.htm" title="2842: koinōnia (N-DFS) -- From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction.">partnership</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangelion (N-ANS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtēs (Adj-GFS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-GFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Prep) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12-15</a></span><br />From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. / On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there. / Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a></span><br />Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a></span><br />And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26</a></span><br />For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a></span><br />God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13</a></span><br />Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a></span><br />and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a></span><br />And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-6.htm">Philemon 1:6</a></span><br />I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8</a></span><br />So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3</a></span><br />We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Philippians 4:14</a></b></br> Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></b></br> And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought <i>us</i>, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide <i>there</i>. And she constrained us.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-8.htm">Furtherance</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Participation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Partnership</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/25-2.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">First</a> <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Furtherance</a> <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Participation</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Partnership</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/colossians/3-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">daily praying for their increase in grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">exhorting them to unity;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">and to fortitude in persecution.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>because of your partnership in the gospel</b><br>The term "partnership" here is translated from the Greek word "koinonia," which implies a deep fellowship and sharing. This partnership is not merely financial support but a spiritual and communal involvement in the mission of spreading the gospel. The Philippians were known for their generosity and support of Paul's ministry, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a>, where Paul commends the Macedonian churches, including Philippi, for their giving despite their own poverty. This partnership reflects the early church's communal nature, as described in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where believers shared everything in common and supported one another in their mission.<p><b>in the gospel</b><br>The gospel, or "good news," refers to the message of Jesus Christ's death, burial, and resurrection for the salvation of humanity. This message was central to Paul's ministry and the early church's mission. The Philippians' partnership in the gospel indicates their active role in evangelism and discipleship, aligning with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>. Their involvement would have included prayer, financial support, and possibly even sending members to assist Paul, as seen with Epaphroditus in <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a>.<p><b>from the first day</b><br>This phrase highlights the immediacy and consistency of the Philippians' support. From the moment Paul first preached in Philippi, as recorded in <a href="/acts/16-11.htm">Acts 16:11-40</a>, the church there was actively involved in his ministry. Lydia, a prominent convert, immediately opened her home to Paul and his companions, demonstrating the early and enthusiastic support of the Philippian believers. This initial response set the tone for their ongoing partnership.<p><b>until now</b><br>The phrase "until now" underscores the enduring nature of the Philippians' commitment. Despite the passage of time and the challenges faced by both Paul and the Philippian church, their support remained steadfast. This continuity is a testament to their faithfulness and dedication to the gospel mission. It also reflects the broader theme of perseverance found throughout the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/12.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a>, encouraging believers to run the race with endurance. The Philippians' unwavering support serves as a model for Christian commitment and partnership in ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians. He is expressing gratitude for the Philippians' support and partnership in spreading the gospel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. They were known for their generosity and support of Paul's ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gospel.htm">Gospel</a></b><br>The good news of Jesus Christ, which Paul and the Philippians were committed to spreading.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/partnership.htm">Partnership</a></b><br>The Greek word used here is "koinonia," which implies fellowship, sharing, and mutual participation in the mission of the gospel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/first_day.htm">First Day</a></b><br>Refers to the beginning of the Philippians' relationship with Paul and their immediate involvement in his ministry efforts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_partnership_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Partnership in Ministry</a></b><br>The Philippians' partnership with Paul highlights the importance of collaboration in spreading the gospel. Believers are called to support one another in ministry efforts, whether through prayer, financial support, or active participation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_faith.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Faith</a></b><br>The Philippians' generosity serves as a model for Christians today. Their willingness to give, even in difficult circumstances, reflects a deep trust in God and commitment to His work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith_and_action.htm">Consistency in Faith and Action</a></b><br>From the "first day until now," the Philippians remained steadfast in their support. This consistency is a testament to their faith and dedication, encouraging believers to remain faithful in their commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_gratitude_in_christian_relationships.htm">The Role of Gratitude in Christian Relationships</a></b><br>Paul's expression of gratitude for the Philippians' partnership underscores the importance of recognizing and appreciating the contributions of others in the faith community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_in_philippians.htm">What are the main themes in Philippians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_parachurch_ministries.htm">What are parachurch ministries?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'importunity'_mean_biblically.htm">What does 'yokefellow' mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'yokefellow'_mean_biblically.htm">What does "yokefellow" mean in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">For your fellowship in the gospel.</span>--More properly, <span class= "ital">towards the gospel, </span>or, <span class= "ital">as affecting the gospel.</span> The construction is illustrated by the more limited use of the same Greek word (as in <a href="/romans/15-26.htm" title="For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.">Romans 15:26</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm" title="Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them, and to all men;">2Corinthians 9:13</a>) in the sense of "contribution"; in which case the word "towards" introduces the objects of the almsgiving there specified. Accordingly St. Paul must be taken here to mean the fellow-working of the Philippians in the ministry of the gospel, of which he speaks still more distinctly in <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm" title="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 defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my grace.">Philippians 1:7</a>. That fellow-working had been shown (see <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm" title="Now you Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but you only.">Philippians 4:15</a>) even "in the beginning of the gospel," by a contribution to St. Paul's needs--not perhaps his personal needs only--which from them, and (so far as we know) from them only, he consented to accept.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now</span>; rather, as R.V., <span class="accented">for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel.</span> This verse should be taken in connection with Ver. 3. St. Paul thanks God for their help, their co-operation towards the work of the gospel. They helped forward the work by their prayers, their labors, and their liberal bounty. This fellowship began "in the beginning of the gospel," when the Philippians sent aid to the apostle at Thessalonica and Corinth; it continued "until now" ten years; they had just sent their alms to St. Paul at Rome by phroditus (<a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">because of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">your</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">partnership</span><br /><span class="grk">κοινωνίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(koinōnia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2842.htm">Strong's 2842: </a> </span><span class="str2">From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gospel</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐαγγέλιον</span> <span class="translit">(euangelion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(apo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῆς</span> <span class="translit">(tēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">first</span><br /><span class="grk">πρώτης</span> <span class="translit">(prōtēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμέρας</span> <span class="translit">(hēmeras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄχρι</span> <span class="translit">(achri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">now,</span><br /><span class="grk">νῦν</span> <span class="translit">(nyn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 1:5 For your partnership in furtherance (Philipp. Phil. 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