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Themes in Philippians 1

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Themes in Philippians 1

Philippians 1:1 (show verse)

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the holy ones in union with Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and ministerial 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

Philippians 1:2 (show verse)

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other

Philippians 1:3 (show verse)

I thank my God for all my memories of 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

Philippians 1:4 (show verse)

I always offer prayer filled with joy for you,

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

Philippians 1:5 (show verse)

and for your fellowship in participation 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

Philippians 1:6 (show verse)

I am confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Continuance in grace
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Continuance in grace
Grace of God » Growth in
Perseverance » Maintained through » God, Power of
The second coming of Christ » Shall be preserved unto

It is right for me to feel this way on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart. Both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news you are all partakers with me of grace.

Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Christian ministers » Called » Defenders of the faith
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Ministers » Described as » Defenders of the faith
Partakers » Believers as

Philippians 1:8 (show verse)

God is my witness, how I long for you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » For Christ » For friends

Philippians 1:9 (show verse)

I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment.

Brotherly love » General references to
Grace of God » Growth in
Love » Brotherly » General references to
Love » The test » To men
Love to Christ » Increase of, to be prayed for
Love to man » Saints should » Abound in

Philippians 1:10 (show verse)

This way you may approve (test) the things that are excellent (of more value). May you be sincere and without offense (blameless) to others till 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

Philippians 1:11 (show verse)

Be filled with the fruits of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. (John 15:5) (Galatians 5:22, 23)

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

Philippians 1:12 (show verse)

I would have you know, brothers that the things that happened to me turned out for the greater progress of the good news.

Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Overruling wicked designs for good
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:13 (show verse)

My imprisonment in Christ became known throughout the whole Praetorian Guard, and to all brothers.

Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:14 (show verse)

Most of the brothers trust in the Lord and boldly speak the word of God without fear because of my bonds.

holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » Preaching
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:15 (show verse)

Some preach Christ from envy and strife and some from 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

Philippians 1:16 (show verse)

The latter ones do it out of love, knowing that I am set (appointed) (placed here) for the defense of the good news.

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

Philippians 1:17 (show verse)

But the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition without pure motives, thinking to cause me great suffering and distress in my imprisonment.

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

Philippians 1:18 (show verse)

What then? That in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed! For that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice!

fruit of the Spirit » Joy
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Rome » Christians in
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul

Philippians 1:19 (show verse)

For I know that this will turn out to my redemption through your prayer and the provision of the spirit (vital principles) (mind) of Jesus Christ.

Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Duty toward the Afflicted » To pray for them
fruit of the Spirit » Joy
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Ministers
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:20 (show verse)

I will not be put to shame according to my earnest expectation and hope. With all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in me, 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

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

Philippians 1:22 (show verse)

If I live in the flesh this will bring fruit from my labor. I do not know what to choose.

death » Desired » Paul
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:23 (show verse)

I am hard pressed between the two. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ for it 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

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, I will remain with you all for your progress and joy in the faith.

Confidence » Instances of » Paul
Joy » Ministers should » Promote, in their people

Philippians 1:26 (show verse)

Let your rejoicing abound in Christ Jesus through my presence with you again.

No Themes for this verse.

Philippians 1:27 (show verse)

Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together 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

Philippians 1:28 (show verse)

Do not be frightened by opponents. This is evidence of destruction for them and salvation for you from God.

Courage » Scriptures relating to
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ

Philippians 1:29 (show verse)

It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in 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

Philippians 1:30 (show verse)

You have the same conflict that you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

War » Figurative » Saints are all engaged in
Warfare of saints » Saints » Are all engaged in