Philippians 1:1-8

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, bond servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I think of you. Whenever I pray for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your contribution to the gospel from the first day until now. And I am certain that he who began a good work in you will continue deveoping it until the day of Jesus Christ. It is so right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart. So both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partakers with me of grace. God is my witness how I long for all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.