OET interlinear PHP 1:26

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-goal

ἵνα

in_order_that

Here, the phrase so that indicates that what follows is the purpose of what came before it. The purpose of Paul remaining alive, (1:25), was to increase the Philippian’s boasting in Christ. In your translation, use the method your language uses to indicate purpose.

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

καύχημα & ἐν

boast & in

If it would be clearer in your language, you could express the idea behind the abstract noun boasting by expressing its meaning in a verb phrase or in some other way that would be natural in your language. Alternate translation: “glorying in” or “rejoicing in”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / go

παρουσίας

coming

Here the word coming describes Paul’s travel from the perspective of the Philippians. In your language, it may be more natural to describe his travel from Paul’s perspective and use a word such as “going.” Here and in verse 27, use the word or phrase that is most natural in your language.

Note 4 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

διὰ τῆς ἐμῆς παρουσίας

through ¬the my coming

Here the word through could refer to: (1) the reason the Philippians would greatly boast in Christ. Therefore, the word through means “because”. Alternate translation: … because of my coming” (2) the means by which the Philippians would greatly boast in Christ. Therefore, the word through means “by”. Alternate translation: “by my coming”