| Today's New International Version (TNIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God's holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: | 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: |
| 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. | 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. | 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. |
| 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy | 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy |
| 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, | 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, |
| 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. | 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. |
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