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Philippians 1:20
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul, writing from imprisonment to the church at Philippi, frames his uncertain legal outcome as a matter of Christ's glory rather than his own.
The words — ἀποκαραδοκία (apokaradokia) is a rare NT word meaning to strain the neck in eager expectation, a physical image of leaning forward to see what is coming.
The thread — The "not ashamed" motif runs through 1 Peter 4:16 and Isaiah 54:4, while 1 Corinthians 6:20 grounds the body as the site where God is glorified.
Why it lands — It removes the reader's own reputation from the equation: the stake is not whether you survive or look good, but whether Christ is exalted in your body either way.
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The Greek words
King James Version
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 4:16 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
- 1 Corinthians 6:20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
- Isaiah 54:4 Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
- 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
- Romans 8:19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
- 2 Corinthians 4:10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
- Philippians 2:17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
- 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.