Philippians 1-2

Step 1: According to the English Standard Version of the Bible, Philippians 1-2 is divided by Paul’s intentions of his letter in his prison epistle, despite the breaks in the Bible itself that were added later on. It begins with Paul describing his thankfulness, his sufferings, and the benefits of ‘being of the same mind’ as Christ.

Since each version of the Bible separates the text into different paragraphs and breaks, I would personally separate the sections beginning with thanksgiving rather than dividing the greeting and thanksgiving into two sections. His main message beginning with the explanation of his circumstances being for the progress of the gospel, Philippians 1:12, would be the next paragraph. Then, Philippians 1:21 would begin another break followed by Philippians 2:1. I would group

However, the author split the next section at verse 1:12-1:26 to signify the section where Paul speaks about his circumstances and feelings . Next, verse 1:27-2:18 is grouped together because the author clumps Paul’s preachings and encouragements in a group titled ‘Some Exhortations.’ Then 2:19-30 is the next break, which is how I divided it, because the verses summarize how Paul plans to communicate to the people while he is in jail. The difference between my interpretation of the breaks differed from the author’s commentary was the middle of the two sections. I chose not to group the beginning of Philippians 1 with Philippians 2 because I believe there is a change in topic from Paul discussing how people can be unified with each other and explaining God’s humility. Although, I understand how the author interpreted it as one paragraph because Paul does say to be like-minded with Christ, and having humility is a characteristic that should also be