Philippians 1:5, 12, 16, 27

and our enduring partnership that began the first time I presented to you the gospel.

I want you to know, dear ones, what has happened to me has not hindered, but helped my ministry of preaching the gospel, causing it to expand and spread to many people.

because they know I’ve been destined for the purpose of defending the revelation of God.

Whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the gospel of Christ. Then when I come to see you, or hear good reports of you, I’ll know that you stand united in one Spirit and one passion—celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel.