Philippians 1:6
“He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” God finishes the spiritual growth He starts in every believer.
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What does Philippians 1:6 mean?
The apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians while under house arrest in Rome. He was writing to the church in Philippi, the first congregation he had planted in Europe years earlier. Read Acts 16 for the story of how this church began with Lydia and the Philippian jailer. The believers there had sent a member named Epaphroditus with financial help for Paul, and Paul wrote back to thank them and encourage their faith during his imprisonment.
What it means
Paul opens his letter with thanksgiving and confidence. When he points to “He which hath begun a good work in you,” he means God the Father. Salvation and spiritual change do not start with human effort. God initiates faith in the heart. The phrase “will perform it” promises that God does not abandon His projects halfway through. He continues shaping and growing the believer week by week. This steady work lasts “until the day of Jesus Christ,” which refers to the future return of Christ when believers will finally be made complete.
Living it out
Christian growth can feel slow. You might look at your habits or doubts and feel discouraged by how far you still have to go. This verse shifts your focus from your own uneven progress to God’s steady hand. Because God started the work in your life, you can trust Him to keep working on you through good days and hard seasons alike. You can carry this reminder with you on our Work in Progress design, printed on T-shirts, hoodies, and crewneck sweatshirts.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Philippians 1:6? The apostle Paul wrote this verse, with Timothy alongside him, in a letter addressed to the Christians living in the Roman colony of Philippi.
What is the day of Jesus Christ? It refers to the second coming of Jesus, when God’s work of sanctifying and redeeming His people will be brought to its final completion. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:8.