because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
Parallel translations
- WEB For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
- KJV For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
- NKJV For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
- NASB for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
- NLT For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.
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Quick answer
Paul is confident his situation will result in his deliverance, through their prayers and the Spirit's help. He relies on prayer and the Spirit, not circumstances.
Overview
"Salvation" here likely means his ultimate vindication and final deliverance, whether or not he is released. He counts on the Philippians' intercession and "the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ" to sustain him. The echo of Job 13:16 frames his trust in God's faithful outcome.
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Cross-references · 9
- Rom 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- Acts 16:7And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
- 2 Cor 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
- Gal 4:6And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
- Rom 8:9You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
- 1 Cor 4:17That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
- Eph 6:18–19Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
- 1 Pet 1:11trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
- 1 Pet 1:7–9so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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