OET interlinear PHP 1:27

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / go

ἐλθὼν

/having/_come

Your language may have a different way of expressing the motion described by the word come. Here, the word come refers to Paul traveling to where the Philippians live and visiting them. See how you translated the form of this word in the previous verse, 1:26.

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / yousingular

ἀξίως τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τοῦ Χριστοῦ πολιτεύεσθε

worthily ˱of˲_the gospel ˱of˲_the Messiah /be/_living_as_citizen

This is a command or instruction to all of the Philippian Christians. Use the most natural form in your language to give direction to a group of people.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

στήκετε

˱you_all˲_/are/_standing_firm

Here, the phrase stand firm is used to mean not changing one’s beliefs but, rather, remaining steadfast in what one believes. If this would be unclear in your language, consider using an equivalent expression from your language, or use plain language. Alternate translation: “you be unmoved” or “you remain strong in your faith”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

ἐν ἑνὶ πνεύματι, μιᾷ ψυχῇ

in one spirit ˱with˲_one heart

Here, the phrases in one spirit and with one soul mean essentially the same thing and are used together to emphasize the importance of unity. If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate them together as one expression and express the emphasis in another way. Alternate translation: “unified as one spirit” or “with complete unity”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἐν ἑνὶ πνεύματι, μιᾷ ψυχῇ

in one spirit ˱with˲_one heart

Here, the phrases in one spirit and with one soul are used to mean “to have unity in one’s primary purposes and beliefs.” Both phrases refer to being in agreement about what matters. If these expressions would be confusing in your language, you may use plain language or use a similar expression from your language. Alternate translation: “with one mind” or “with singleness of purpose” or “in full agreement”

συναθλοῦντες

contending_together

Alternate translation: “cooperating together in the work”

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τῇ πίστει τοῦ εὐαγγελίου

˱for˲_the faith ˱of˲_the gospel

Here, the abstract noun faith in the phrase the faith of the gospel refers to what believers understand and do as a result of believing the gospel, which is God’s message about Jesus.