Thematic Bible
Philippians 1:1 (show verse)
To all Christ's People at Philippi, with the Presiding Officers and Assistants, from Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus.
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)
May God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ bless you, and give you peace.
Philippians 1:3 (show verse)
Every recollection that I have of you is a cause of thankfulness to God,
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 prayer that I offer for you all--my prayers are full of 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)
Because of the share that you have had in spreading the Good News, from the first day that you received it 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)
For of this I am confident, that he who began a good work in you will complete it in readiness for the Day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:7 (show verse)
And, indeed, I am justified in feeling thus about you all; because you have a warm place in my heart--you who all, both in my imprisonment and in the work of defending and establishing the Good News, shared my privilege with me.
Philippians 1:8 (show verse)
God will bear me witness how I yearn over you all with the tenderness of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:9 (show verse)
And what I pray for is this--that your love may grow yet stronger and stronger, with increasing knowledge and all discernment,
Philippians 1:10 (show verse)
Until you are able to appreciate all moral distinctions. And I pray, too, that you may be kept pure and blameless against 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)
Bearing a rich harvest of that righteousness which comes 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)
Brothers, I want you to realize that what has happened to me has actually served to forward the Good News.
Philippians 1:13 (show verse)
It has even become evident, not only to all the Imperial Guard, but to every one else, that it is for Christ's sake that I am in chains.
Philippians 1:14 (show verse)
And besides this, most of our Brothers have gained confidence in the Lord through my chains, and now venture with far greater freedom to speak of God's Message fearlessly.
Philippians 1:15 (show verse)
It is true that some do proclaim the Christ out of Jealousy and opposition; but there are others who proclaim him 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
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 do it from love for me, knowing that I have been appointed to plead the cause 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
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)
The former spread the news of the Christ in a factious spirit, and not sincerely, thinking to add to the pain of my chains.
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)
But what of that? Only that in some way or other, either with assumed or with real earnestness, Christ is being made known; and at that I rejoice.
Philippians 1:19 (show verse)
Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that, through your prayers and through a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 'all this will make for my Salvation.'
Philippians 1:20 (show verse)
And this will fulfil my earnest expectation and hope that I shall have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as hitherto, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my 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 life is Christ, and death 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 what if the life here in the body--if this brings me fruit from my labors? Then which to choose I cannot tell! I am sorely perplexed either way!
Philippians 1:23 (show verse)
My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be 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)
But, for your sakes, it may be more needful that I should still remain here in the body.
No Themes for this verse.
Philippians 1:25 (show verse)
Yes, I am confident that this is so, and therefore I am sure that I shall stay, and stay near you all, to promote your progress and joy in the Faith;
Philippians 1:26 (show verse)
So that, when you once more have me among you, you, in your union with Christ Jesus, may find in me fresh cause for exultation.
No Themes for this verse.
Philippians 1:27 (show verse)
Under all circumstances let your lives be worthy of the Good News of the Christ: so that, whether I come and see you, or whether I hear of your affairs at a distance, I may know that you are standing firm, animated by one spirit, and joining with one heart in a common struggle for the Faith taught by 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)
Without ever shrinking from your opponents. To them this will be a sign of their Destruction and of your Salvation--a sign from God.
Philippians 1:29 (show verse)
For, on behalf of Christ, you have had the privilege granted you, not only of trusting in him, but also of suffering 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)
You will be engaged in the same hard struggle as that which you once saw me waging, and which you hear that I am waging still.