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Philippians 1:6
“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:”
What it means
The work of transformation in your life is not finally yours to finish; it is God's. He began a good work in you, and He is faithful to carry it through to completion. Your stumbles and slow seasons do not cancel His commitment. What He starts, He completes, all the way to the day of Christ. This frees you from the crushing weight of self-improvement and lets you rest in a Savior who holds you fast. Keep walking with Him, confident that His grace will see you home.
Philippians 1:6 at a glance
| Reference | Philippians 1:6 |
|---|---|
| Book | Philippians |
| Chapter to read it in | Philippians 1 |
| Topic | faithfulness |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
- Philippians 2:13
- Ephesians 4:12
- Hebrews 13:20-21
- Psalms 138:8
- 1 Peter 5:10
- Romans 8:28-30
- 1 Corinthians 1:8
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11
- Hebrews 10:35
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Philippians 1:6?
It is in Philippians, in Philippians 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Philippians 1:6?
Readers most often set it beside 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Philippians 2:13, Ephesians 4:12, Hebrews 13:20-21. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Philippians 1:6?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Philippians 1:6, before any of us arrive. We bring you Philippians 1:6, faithfulness. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Philippians 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Philippians 1:6 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
