Philippians 1:6

Being confident [π ε π ο ι θ ω ς]. With a slightly causative force : since I am confident.

Hath begun - will perform [ε ν α ρ ξ α μ ε ν ο ς - ε π ι τ ε λ ε σ ε ι]. The two words occur together, 2 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 3:3. Both were used of religious ceremonials. So Euripides : "But come! Bring up the sacrificial meal - basket" [ε ξ α ρ χ ο υ κ α ν α]; that is, begin the offering by taking the barley - meal from the basket (" Iphigenia in Aulis, " 435). Some find the sacrificial metaphor here, and compare ch. 2 17, see note. Perform, better as Rev., perfect. Perform, in its older and literal sense of carrying through (per) or consummating would express the idea; but popular usage has identified it with do.