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Philippians 1

Phil. 1:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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According to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
earnest expectation
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
apokaradokia (Greek #603)
intense anticipation
KJV usage: earnest expectation.
Pronounce: ap-ok-ar-ad-ok-ee'-ah
Origin: from a comparative of 575 and a compound of κάρα (the head) and 1380 (in the sense of watching)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
my hope
elpis (Greek #1680)
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
KJV usage: faith, hope.
Pronounce: el-pece'
Origin: from a primary ἔλπω (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)
, that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
nothing
oudeis (Greek #3762)
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
KJV usage: any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
Pronounce: oo-dice'
Origin: οὐδεμία (oo-dem-ee'-ah), and neuter οὐδέν (oo-den') from 3761 and 1520
I shall be ashamed
aischunomai (Greek #153)
to feel shame (for oneself)
KJV usage: be ashamed.
Pronounce: ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee
Origin: from αἶσχος (disfigurement, i.e. disgrace)
o, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
that with
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
boldness
parrhesia (Greek #3954)
all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
KJV usage: bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).
Pronounce: par-rhay-see'-ah
Origin: from 3956 and a derivative of 4483
p, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
always
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
, so now
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
shall be magnified
megaluno (Greek #3170)
to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol
KJV usage: enlarge, magnify, shew great.
Pronounce: meg-al-oo'-no
Origin: from 3173
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
body
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
, whether
eite (Greek #1535)
if too
KJV usage: if, or, whether.
Pronounce: i'-teh
Origin: from 1487 and 5037
r it be by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
life
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
, or
eite (Greek #1535)
if too
KJV usage: if, or, whether.
Pronounce: i'-teh
Origin: from 1487 and 5037
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
death
thanatos (Greek #2288)
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X deadly, (be...) death.
Pronounce: than'-at-os
Origin: from 2348
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Rom. 5:5• 5and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit that was given to us. (Rom. 5:5)
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Eph. 6:19‑20• 19and for me that utterance may be given me in [the] opening of my mouth with boldness to make known the mystery of the gospel,
 20for which I am an ambassador in chain[s], that in it I may be bold as I ought to speak. (Eph. 6:19‑20)
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Rom. 14:7‑8• 7For none of us liveth to himself and none dieth to himself;
 8for both if we should live, to the Lord we live, and if we die, to the Lord we die; therefore, both if we should live and if we should die, we are the Lord's. (Rom. 14:7‑8)

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earnest.
Psa. 62:5•  (Psa. 62:5)
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Prov. 10:28•  (Prov. 10:28)
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Prov. 23:18•  (Prov. 23:18)
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Rom. 8:19• 19For the earnest expectation of the creation awaiteth the revelation of the sons of God. (Rom. 8:19)
in nothing.
Psa. 25:2•  (Psa. 25:2)
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Psa. 119:80,116•  (Psa. 119:80,116)
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Isa. 45:17•  (Isa. 45:17)
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Isa. 50:7•  (Isa. 50:7)
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Isa. 54:4•  (Isa. 54:4)
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Rom. 5:5• 5and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit that was given to us. (Rom. 5:5)
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Rom. 9:33• 33even as it is written, “Behold I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and rock of offence; and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” (Rom. 9:33)
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2 Cor. 7:14• 14Because if I have boasted to him anything of you, I was not put to shame; but as we speak all things to you in truth, so also our boasting of you to Titus was truth. (2 Cor. 7:14)
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2 Cor. 10:8• 8For even if I should boast somewhat more abundantly of our authority which the Lord gave for building up and not for your overthrowing, I shall not be ashamed; (2 Cor. 10:8)
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Eph. 6:19‑20• 19and for me that utterance may be given me in [the] opening of my mouth with boldness to make known the mystery of the gospel,
 20for which I am an ambassador in chain[s], that in it I may be bold as I ought to speak. (Eph. 6:19‑20)
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1 Peter 4:16• 16but if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but glorify God in this name. (1 Peter 4:16)
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1 John 2:28• 28And now, dear children, abide in him that, if he be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28)
with.
Phil. 1:14• 14and that the most of the brethren in [the] Lord, being confident by my bonds, more abundantly dare to speak the word fearlessly. (Phil. 1:14)
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2 Cor. 2:14‑16• 14But thanks [be] to God that always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the odour of his knowledge through us in every place.
 15Because we are a sweet odour of Christ to God in those to be saved, and in those that perish:
 16to the one an odour from death unto death, but to the others an odour from life unto life; and who [is] sufficient for these things? (2 Cor. 2:14‑16)
Christ.
Phil. 2:17• 17But if also I am poured out upon the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all; (Phil. 2:17)
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Rom. 6:13,19• 13nor be yielding your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but yield yourselves to God as alive out of [the] dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.
 19I speak humanly on account of the weakness of your flesh; for as ye yielded your members in bondage to uncleanness and to lawlessness unto lawlessness, so now yield your members in bondage to righteousness unto holiness. (Rom. 6:13,19)
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Rom. 12:1• 1I exhort you then, brethren, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, your intelligent service; (Rom. 12:1)
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1 Cor. 6:20• 20For ye were bought with a price: do then glorify God in your body. (1 Cor. 6:20)
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1 Cor. 7:34• 34Divided also is both the wife and the virgin: the unmarried careth for the things of the Lord that she may be holy both in body and in spirit; but she that hath married careth for the things of the world how she shall please her husband. (1 Cor. 7:34)
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2 Cor. 5:15• 15and he died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for them died and rose. (2 Cor. 5:15)
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1 Thess. 5:23• 23Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit, and soul and body be preserved entire without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 5:23)
whether.
Phil. 1:23‑24• 23But I am perplexed by the two, having the desire for departing and being with Christ, for it is very far better;
 24but remaining in the flesh is more necessary on your account; (Phil. 1:23‑24)
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John 12:27‑28• 27Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour; but on account of this came I unto this hour.
 28Father, glorify thy name. There came therefore a voice out of heaven, I both have glorified and will glorify [it] again. (John 12:27‑28)
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John 21:19• 19And this he said, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And having said this, he saith to him, Follow me. (John 21:19)
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Acts 20:24• 24But I hold not my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
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Acts 21:13• 13then Paul answered, Why do ye weep and break my heart? For I am ready, not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 21:13)
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Rom. 14:7‑9• 7For none of us liveth to himself and none dieth to himself;
 8for both if we should live, to the Lord we live, and if we die, to the Lord we die; therefore, both if we should live and if we should die, we are the Lord's.
 9For unto this [end] Christ died and lived, that he might be Lord both of dead and living. (Rom. 14:7‑9)
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1 Cor. 15:31• 31Daily I die, by the boasting of you, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Cor. 15:31)
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2 Cor. 4:10• 10always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body. (2 Cor. 4:10)
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Col. 1:24• 24who now rejoice in sufferings for you, and fill up what is wanting of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body, which is the assembly, (Col. 1:24)
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2 Tim. 4:6‑7• 6For I am already being poured out, and the time of my departure is all but come.
 7The good combat I have combated, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept: (2 Tim. 4:6‑7)
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2 Peter 1:12‑15• 12Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in mind of those things, though knowing [these] and established in the present truth.
 13And I deem [it] right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting [you] in mind,
 14knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle is speedy, according as our Lord Jesus Christ manifested to me,
 15and I will be diligent also that at every time ye may have [it] after my departure to call to mind these things. (2 Peter 1:12‑15)
• He had death before his eyes. Called to appear before Caesar, his life might be taken from him by the emperor’s judgment; humanly speaking the issue was quite uncertain. He alludes to this (ch. 1:22,30; 2:17; 3:10). (“Philippians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The salvation that he has before him is surely the complete deliverance from everything, in life or death, that would hinder Christ from being magnified in his body. (“Philippians 1” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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according to my earnesta expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "constant." see Rom. 8.19. but "earnest" gives this idea here. "the constant looking out that it should be so."

W. Kelly Translation

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according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed; but in all boldness, as always now also, Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.