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Philippians 1:6Prison letter context (trad.)
being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a completion that is embodied in work and rest. Philippians 1:6: trace "being" and "confident". Align completion in promises we keep—anchor courage in promise.

Context

Philippians speaks here as epistle/letter writing, naming completion. Placed in ch. 1, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Philippians with Paul. Academic consensus for Philippians tends toward: widely regarded as Pauline (possibly composite).. Scholars commonly date Philippians AD 60–62. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the Prison letter context (trad.). This verse leans into apostolic community.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline (possibly composite).
Date:AD 60–62
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
Preserved in Papyrus 46 (c. 200 CE) with no variations. All major codices agree completely. The phrase 'He who began a good work' shows remarkable stability. The reference to the 'day of Jesus Christ' appears consistently, though some later manuscripts add 'our Lord.' The verb 'will complete' (epiteleo) shows no variation. This verse represents one of the most textually secure in Philippians.