1
This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the elders and deacons.
2
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
3
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.
4
Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,
5
for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
6
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
7
So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.
8
God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.