All things bear record · Philippians
11 witnesses of Christ here.
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Philippians 1:1–2
Paul opens as a servant of Jesus Christ and sends grace and peace from two distinct beings: God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
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: Philippians 1:6
'The day of Jesus Christ' is His Second Coming; God will keep working in faithful Saints until that day.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:8
'Bowels' means deepest compassion; Paul loves the Saints with the tender love of Jesus Christ Himself.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; Philippians 1:10–11
Paul prays the Saints will be ready for the day of Christ's coming, filled with righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, not their own strength.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Christ — the Anointed One (Greek Christos, Hebrew Messiah)
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; Philippians 1:13–14
Everyone in the palace knows Paul is imprisoned for Christ, and his courage emboldens believers in the Lord.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Christ — the Anointed One (Greek Christos, Hebrew Messiah)
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: Philippians 1:15–18
Whatever people's motives, Paul rejoices that Christ is being preached.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Philippians 1:19
Paul trusts that the Saints' prayers and the Spirit of Jesus Christ will bring about his deliverance and salvation.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Christ — the Anointed One (Greek Christos, Hebrew Messiah)
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. Philippians 1:20–21
Paul's whole life is centered in Christ; whether he lives or dies, he wants Christ to be made great through him.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Christ — the Anointed One (Greek Christos, Hebrew Messiah)
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Philippians 1:23
Paul expects that at death he will be with Christ, which he calls far better than staying.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'; Christ — 'the Anointed One'
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. Philippians 1:26–27
The Saints' joy is found in Jesus Christ, and their conduct should be worthy of His gospel.
How we know: the verse itself names Him
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Philippians 1:29
Faith in Christ is a gift, and so is the privilege of suffering for His sake.
How we know: the verse itself names Him