The idea is that the Philippians “partnered” with Paul in his spreading of the gospel through their friendship and financial support, and they did so from the first day until now. They didn’t wait to see if Paul was a “winner” before they supported him. Paul focuses on the expansion of the gospel. The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
Philippians Chapter 1:12-20
But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 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.
{Let’s Pray}
Heavenly Father God, I thank You and praise You for the work that You have called me to do in this corner of Your vineyard and to teach as I go to those who have no knowledge of You. Others may learn of You and preach Your way to flourish the beauty of Your Word. May I rejoice to see the message of Salvation being spread to lost souls and not be downcast by those whose motive may be rooted in envy or bitterness. I believe that I may be flooded with Your joy that the gospel is being proclaimed and encouraged to others to rejoice in the Lord Jesus always.. at the wonderful way that so many are hearing the good news of the gospel of Salvation. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
“What then? Notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.”
Philippians 1:18
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