Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
The Greek word expressed by "striving together" is sunathleó and it means "I compete together with others, cooperate vigorously with".
It is derived from:
4862 sun (a primitive preposition, having no known etymology) – properly, identified with, joined close-together in tight identification; with (= closely identified together).
118 athleó to contend, wrestle
Other translations express this a "contending side by side".. We are to be as vigorous for the gospel as if we were competing (although side by side) at an athletic event
It is derived from:
4862 sun (a primitive preposition, having no known etymology) – properly, identified with, joined close-together in tight identification; with (= closely identified together).
118 athleó to contend, wrestle
Other translations express this a "contending side by side".. We are to be as vigorous for the gospel as if we were competing (although side by side) at an athletic event