Philippians 1:11

Thanksgiving and Prayer · Philippians 1:3–11
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Translations

Modern
…filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Traditional
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Literal
…being filled with the fruit of righteousness that is through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Latin
…repleti fructu justitiæ per Jesum Christum, in gloriam et laudem Dei.

Original

Greek
English
…filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Notes

  • People cannot create righteous character on their own; it only comes through the Spirit of Christ working in their hearts.

  • The ultimate purpose for God's people is to give glory and praise to God (see Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14).

Paul thanks God for the recipients and prays for them. This is Paul's usual practice when writing letters.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:4–9 Colossians 1:3–14

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bond, Bondage Nero Philippians, Letter to the Praise

Topics

Glorifying God is Acceptable Through Christ Glorifying God: Accomplished by Bringing Forth Fruits of Righteousness God: Glory of Good Works are by Jesus Christ to the Glory and Praise of God Good Works: Called: Fruits of Righteousness Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Motives to The Glory of God Righteousness: Fruits of Righteousness: Ministers should Pray for the Fruit of, in Their People Sinlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Tact: Paul in Turning the Preaching of his Adversaries to Advantage Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To