Thematic Bible
Philippians 1:1 (show verse)
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
Bishop » An overseer, a supervisor
Bishops » Bishops or overseers
Christian ministers » Servants » Of jesus Christ
Church » Membership of officers in » Bishops or overseers
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Names » Of ministers » Servants of Christ
Philippi » Paul writes a letter to the Christians of
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
Timothy » Joined paul in the letters » To the philippians
Titles and names of ministers » Bishops
Titles and names of ministers » Deacons
Titles and names of ministers » Servants of jesus Christ
Bishops » Bishops or overseers
Christian ministers » Servants » Of jesus Christ
Church » Membership of officers in » Bishops or overseers
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Names » Of ministers » Servants of Christ
Philippi » Paul writes a letter to the Christians of
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
Timothy » Joined paul in the letters » To the philippians
Titles and names of ministers » Bishops
Titles and names of ministers » Deacons
Titles and names of ministers » Servants of jesus Christ
Philippians 1:2 (show verse)
Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:3 (show verse)
I thank my God whenever I remember you,
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Philippians 1:4 (show verse)
always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
Church » For other leaders » For the church
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, when he prayed for the philippian Christians
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
Intercessory prayer » By ministers for their people
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, when he prayed for the philippian Christians
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
Intercessory prayer » By ministers for their people
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Philippians 1:5 (show verse)
for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
The gospel » Saints have fellowship in
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
The gospel » Saints have fellowship in
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Philippians 1:6 (show verse)
being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:7 (show verse)
It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.
Philippians 1:8 (show verse)
For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:9 (show verse)
This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
Philippians 1:10 (show verse)
so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;
Behaviour » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Christian conduct » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Grace of God » Growth in
Offence » Saints should » Be without
Religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Sincerity » Pray for, on behalf of others
Sincerity » Prayer for, on behalf of others
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
True religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Christian conduct » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Grace of God » Growth in
Offence » Saints should » Be without
Religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Sincerity » Pray for, on behalf of others
Sincerity » Prayer for, on behalf of others
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
True religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Philippians 1:11 (show verse)
being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Demanded
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
Glorifying God » Is acceptable through Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Bringing forth fruits of righteousness
Grace of God » Growth in
Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » Encouraged
Righteousness » Ministers should » Pray for the fruit of, in their people
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Works, good » Called » Fruits of righteousness
Works, good » Are by jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
Glorifying God » Is acceptable through Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Bringing forth fruits of righteousness
Grace of God » Growth in
Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Without defect
Righteousness » Encouraged
Righteousness » Ministers should » Pray for the fruit of, in their people
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Works, good » Called » Fruits of righteousness
Works, good » Are by jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God
Philippians 1:12 (show verse)
Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;
Philippians 1:13 (show verse)
so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;
Philippians 1:14 (show verse)
and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word without fear.
Philippians 1:15 (show verse)
Some indeed proclaim Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
Leaders » Support of » Unfaithful ministers, general references to
Ministers » Support of » Unfaithful, general references to
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious » Support of » Unfaithful ministers, general references to
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Strife » Ministers should » Not preach through
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Ministers » Support of » Unfaithful, general references to
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious » Support of » Unfaithful ministers, general references to
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Strife » Ministers should » Not preach through
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Philippians 1:16 (show verse)
The former insincerely proclaim Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
Duty toward the Afflicted » To pray for them
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Sincerity » The gospel sometimes preached without
Strife » Ministers should » Not preach through
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Sincerity » The gospel sometimes preached without
Strife » Ministers should » Not preach through
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Philippians 1:17 (show verse)
but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Earnestly contend for the faith of
Ministers » Charges to » Good
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Earnestly contend for the faith of
Ministers » Charges to » Good
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Philippians 1:18 (show verse)
What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether out of false motives or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.
Philippians 1:19 (show verse)
For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Philippians 1:20 (show verse)
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
not Ashamed » Not ashamed, the righteous
The atonement » Saints glorify God for
Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
Body » Christ being magnified in your body
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Desired » Paul
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Expectation » Of the righteous
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
The atonement » Saints glorify God for
Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
Body » Christ being magnified in your body
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Desired » Paul
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Expectation » Of the righteous
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Philippians 1:21 (show verse)
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
The atonement » Saints glorify God for
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul
death » Preparation for
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Desired » Paul
death » Of the righteous » Great gain
the Death of saints » Is gain
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Dying » Of the righteous » Great gain
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
natural Life » Should be spent in » Living unto God
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Great gain
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
The righteous » Seed of death of » Great gain
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul
death » Preparation for
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Desired » Paul
death » Of the righteous » Great gain
the Death of saints » Is gain
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Dying » Of the righteous » Great gain
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
Life » Spiritual » Christ the supreme object of
natural Life » Should be spent in » Living unto God
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Great gain
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
The righteous » Seed of death of » Great gain
Spiritual » Life » Christ the supreme object of
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Philippians 1:22 (show verse)
But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I do not make known what I will choose.
Philippians 1:23 (show verse)
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Communion with God » Saints » Desires
death » Desired » Paul
the Death of saints » Leads to » Christ's presence
natural Death » Described as » Departing
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
the future » No more » Joy in Christ's presence
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Communion with God » Saints » Desires
death » Desired » Paul
the Death of saints » Leads to » Christ's presence
natural Death » Described as » Departing
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
the future » No more » Joy in Christ's presence
Philippians 1:24 (show verse)
Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
No Themes for this verse.
Philippians 1:25 (show verse)
Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
Philippians 1:26 (show verse)
that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.
No Themes for this verse.
Philippians 1:27 (show verse)
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Christian conduct » Advice concerning
Christian conduct » Striving for the faith
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
Gospel » General references to
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Earnestly contend for the faith of
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Have their conversation becoming
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In striving for the faith of the gospel
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
Christian conduct » Striving for the faith
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
Gospel » General references to
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Earnestly contend for the faith of
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Have their conversation becoming
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In striving for the faith of the gospel
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
Philippians 1:28 (show verse)
and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
Philippians 1:29 (show verse)
Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
Belief » Believing in Christ
Christ » Sake, for his » death
Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
For Christ's sake » death
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
for Jesus' sake » death
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Christ » Sake, for his » death
Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
For Christ's sake » death
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
for Jesus' sake » death
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Philippians 1:30 (show verse)
having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.