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Where is “He who began a good work in you” in the Bible?

“He who began a good work in you” is Philippians 1:6. Paul writes it from prison to the church in Philippi.

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It is Philippians 1:6.

Yes, it is in the Bible.

Paul writes it from prison to the church in Philippi.

The verse

I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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English Bibles word this verse in different ways. The Lumin Translation, a modern English Bible, is quoted here.

What it means there

Paul is thankful for the church’s partnership from the first day. His confidence is in God, who finishes what he starts. The finish line is the day Christ returns.

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Where is “He who began a good work in you” in the Bible?

“He who began a good work in you” is Philippians 1:6. English Bibles word this verse in different ways. The Lumin Translation, a modern English Bible, is quoted here. Paul writes it from prison to the church in Philippi.

Is “He who began a good work in you” in the Bible?

Yes. It is Philippians 1:6. In the Lumin Translation, Philippians 1:6 reads: “I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Who said “He who began a good work in you”?

Paul writes it from prison to the church in Philippi.

What does “He who began a good work in you” mean in the Bible?

Paul is thankful for the church’s partnership from the first day. His confidence is in God, who finishes what he starts. The finish line is the day Christ returns.

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