1:26
so that: The phrase so that can be understood in two ways:
(1) in order that: 1:26 is the purpose of 1:25;
(2) with the result that: 1:26 is the result of 1:25.
The first interpretation is the most likely to be correct, and it is recommended that you follow it (1).
through my coming to you again: When Paul went to see them again, his visit would cause them to boast more about Christ. Compare with 1:27b.
your exultation in Christ Jesus: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as exultation here means “cause for glorying” or “reason for boasting or being proud.” In this context this is a good kind of boasting or being proud. Therefore, another way to translate your exultation in Christ Jesus is: “you will be proud/boast about Jesus Christ.”
In some languages it may be necessary to use a direct or indirect quote here. For example:
you will say, “Christ Jesus is very good”
-or-
you will say that Christ Jesus is very good
will resound: The phrase will resound means “will increase, will be more abundant.”
on account of me: The Greek phrase en emoi that the Berean Standard Bible translates as on account of me literally means “in me.” There are two ways to understand it here.
(1) It means “because of me”; that is, the Philippians would boast about Jesus Christ because of Paul or on account of Paul. (Berean Standard Bible, New International Version, Revised English Bible, NET Bible, God’s Word, Contemporary English Version, New Jerusalem Bible)
(2) It means “about me”; that is, the Philippians would boast about Paul or be proud of Paul. (Good News Translation, New American Standard Bible)
The first interpretation is recommended (1).
The phrase on account of me repeats in part the meaning of the phrase “through my being with you again.” If it is unnatural in your language to include both phrases, you may need to combine the two phrases into one. See 1:26 in the Display.
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