1. From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus —To all God's people in Philippi who are in union with Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and helpers:
2. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
3. I thank my God for you every time I think of you;
4. and every time I pray for you all, I pray with joy
5. because of the way in which you have helped me in the work of the gospel from the very first day until now.
6. And so I am sure that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it on until it is finished on the Day of Christ Jesus.