Philippians 1:7 bbe — So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in…

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"So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace."

— Philippians 1:7, Bible in Basic English

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Philippians 1 — Context

And in all my prayers for you all, making my request with joy,

Because of your help in giving the good news from the first day till now;

For I am certain of this very thing, that he by whom the good work was started in you will make it complete till the day of Jesus Christ:

So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.

For God is my witness, how my love goes out to you all in the loving mercies of Christ Jesus.

And my prayer is that you may be increased more and more in knowledge and experience;

So that you may give your approval to the best things; that you may be true and without wrongdoing till the day of Christ;

Philippians 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:7 say?

Philippians 1:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.”

Where is Philippians 1:7 in the Bible?

Philippians 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 7.

Who wrote Philippians?

Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Philippians about?

Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.

What are the major themes of Philippians?

Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:7.

What translation should I read Philippians 1:7 in?

Philippians 1:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Philippians 1:7?

Philippians 1:7 reads (BBE): “So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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