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Philippians 1:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

My dear friends, I want you to know that what has happened to me has helped to spread the good news.

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The first law that the king had made was to be followed on the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. This was the very day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to do away with them. But the Jews turned things around,

Even the most angry people will praise you when you are furious.

Now I know that the LORD is the greatest God, because he has rescued Israel from their arrogant enemies.”

But this will be your chance to tell about your faith.

The Lord's followers who had been scattered went from place to place, telling the good news.

We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,

In everything we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us.

This is because you have taken part with me in spreading the good news from the first day you heard about it.

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

But you know what kind of person Timothy is. He has worked with me like a son in spreading the good news.

My friends at Philippi, you remember what it was like when I started preaching the good news in Macedonia. After I left there, you were the only church that became my partner by giving blessings and by receiving them in return.

And, my true partner, I ask you to help them. These women have worked together with me and with Clement and with the others in spreading the good news. Their names are now written in the book of life.

I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands towards heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.

And because of this message, I am locked up in jail and treated like a criminal. But God's good news isn't locked in jail,

But the Lord stood beside me. He gave me the strength to tell his full message, so that all Gentiles would hear it. And I was kept safe from hungry lions.




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