Philippians 1:19

Authorized King James Version

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For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Original Language Analysis

οἶδα I know G1492
οἶδα I know
Strong's: G1492
Word #: 1 of 18
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
γὰρ For G1063
γὰρ For
Strong's: G1063
Word #: 2 of 18
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ὅτι that G3754
ὅτι that
Strong's: G3754
Word #: 3 of 18
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
τοῦτό this G5124
τοῦτό this
Strong's: G5124
Word #: 4 of 18
that thing
μοι my G3427
μοι my
Strong's: G3427
Word #: 5 of 18
to me
ἀποβήσεται shall turn G576
ἀποβήσεται shall turn
Strong's: G576
Word #: 6 of 18
literally, to disembark; figuratively, to eventuate
εἰς to G1519
εἰς to
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 7 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
σωτηρίαν salvation G4991
σωτηρίαν salvation
Strong's: G4991
Word #: 8 of 18
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
διὰ through G1223
διὰ through
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 9 of 18
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 10 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὑμῶν your G5216
ὑμῶν your
Strong's: G5216
Word #: 11 of 18
of (from or concerning) you
δεήσεως prayer G1162
δεήσεως prayer
Strong's: G1162
Word #: 12 of 18
a petition
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 13 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐπιχορηγίας the supply G2024
ἐπιχορηγίας the supply
Strong's: G2024
Word #: 14 of 18
contribution
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 15 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πνεύματος of the Spirit G4151
πνεύματος of the Spirit
Strong's: G4151
Word #: 16 of 18
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
Ἰησοῦ of Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦ of Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 17 of 18
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Χριστοῦ Christ G5547
Χριστοῦ Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 18 of 18
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Analysis & Commentary

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Οἶδα γὰρ ὅτι τοῦτό μοι ἀποβήσεται εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ τῆς ὑμῶν δεήσεως καὶ ἐπιχορηγίας τοῦ πνεύματος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, Oida gar hoti touto moi apobēsetai eis sōtērian dia tēs hymōn deēseōs kai epichorēgias tou pneumatos Iēsou Christou)—Oida ("I know," perfect tense) indicates settled confidence. Touto ("this") refers to his circumstances, especially imprisonment and contested preaching.

Salvation (σωτηρία, sōtēria) likely means vindication/deliverance (possibly from trial) rather than eternal salvation, echoing Job 13:16 LXX. Two means secure this: your prayer (τῆς ὑμῶν δεήσεως, tēs hymōn deēseōs) and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (ἐπιχορηγίας τοῦ πνεύματος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, epichorēgias tou pneumatos Iēsou Christou). Epichorēgia ("supply, support") originally meant funding a dramatic chorus; here it's lavish divine provision through the Spirit.

Historical Context

Paul frequently requested prayer (Rom 15:30-32; 2 Cor 1:11; Eph 6:19; Col 4:3), valuing partnership in ministry. The Job 13:16 allusion is significant—Job's vindication through suffering parallels Paul's confidence. The 'Spirit of Jesus Christ' (rare title) emphasizes the Spirit's christological focus and Christ's sovereign distribution of the Spirit (cf. Acts 16:7, 'Spirit of Jesus').

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