Bible Strands
Philippians 1:6
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Philippian believers while imprisoned, reflecting on their continuous partnership in the gospel from its first day until his present defense.
The words — πεποιθὼς (pepoithōs) means "having been persuaded of," and ἐναρξάμενος (enarxomenos) translates literally to "having begun." These terms anchor the verse's claim in divine initiation and confident expectation.
The thread — The theme of divine completion appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:23, which prays for complete sanctification and blameless keeping, and in Philippians 2:13, which states God actively works within believers to will and act. Ephesians 4:12 parallels this by describing the equipping of saints to build up the body of Christ.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that spiritual maturity depends on God's ongoing action rather than human initiative. It requires readers to rest in the certainty of that divine work until Christ's return.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Cross-references
- 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.
- Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
- Ephesians 4:12 to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
- Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
- Psalms 138:8 The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.
- 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
- Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- 1 Corinthians 1:8 He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11 To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
- Hebrews 10:35 So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.