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.
According {G2596} to my {G3450} earnest expectation {G603} and {G2532} my hope {G1680}, that {G3754} in {G1722} nothing {G3762} I shall be ashamed {G153}, but {G235} that with {G1722} all {G3956} boldness {G3954}, as {G5613} always {G3842}, so now {G3568} also {G2532} Christ {G5547} shall be magnified {G3170} in {G1722} my {G3450} body {G4983}, whether {G1535} it be by {G1223} life {G2222}, or {G1535} by {G1223} death {G2288}.
It all accords with my earnest expectation and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of; but rather, now, as always, the Messiah will be honored by my body, whether it is alive or dead.
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
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1 Peter 4:16
Yet if [any man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. -
1 Corinthians 6:20
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. -
Isaiah 54:4
Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. -
1 Thessalonians 5:23
¶ And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. -
Ephesians 6:19
¶ And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, -
Ephesians 6:20
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. -
1 John 2:28
¶ And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
In Philippians 1:20, the Apostle Paul articulates his deepest desire and unwavering commitment while imprisoned for the Gospel. This verse encapsulates his life's purpose: that Christ would be glorified through him, no matter the cost.
Context
Paul writes this letter from a Roman prison, yet his tone is one of joy and confidence, not despair. Immediately preceding this verse, Paul expresses his conviction that his imprisonment has actually served to advance the Gospel (Philippians 1:12-18). He knows his situation, whether leading to release or execution, will ultimately fulfill God's purpose. This verse reveals the personal core of his faith and ministry, demonstrating his profound dedication to Christ above all else, even his own life.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Philippians 1:20 challenges believers today to live with a singular purpose: that Christ would be magnified in their lives. It encourages us to: