OET interlinear PHP 1:22

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / synecdoche

ἐν σαρκί

in /the/_flesh

Here Paul is using the word flesh to refer to his entire body. The phrase in the flesh then refers to living as physical beings. If this would be confusing in your language, consider using a different word or phrase that refers to this present physical life. Alternate translation: “on this earth” or “in this world”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

τοῦτό μοι καρπὸς ἔργου

this ˱for˲_me_‹is› /the/_fruit ˱of˲_work

Here, the word fruitful refers to Paul’s work producing good results. This is a metaphor in which Paul’s anticipated productive work is compared to a plant or tree which produces good fruit. Alternate translation: “this will mean effectively serving God” or “this will mean productively working for the advancement of the gospel”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τοῦτό μοι καρπὸς ἔργου

this ˱for˲_me_‹is› /the/_fruit ˱of˲_work

If the an abstract noun labor would be unclear in your language, you may express the meaning behind this word by using a verb phrase. Alternate translation: “I will accomplish something important”