Thematic Bible
Philippians 2:1 (show verse)
Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion,
Philippians 2:2 (show verse)
make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love [toward one another], knit together in spirit, intent on one purpose [and living a life that reflects your faith and spreads the gospel—the good news regarding salvation through faith in Christ].
Philippians 2:3 (show verse)
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves.
Philippians 2:4 (show verse)
Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:5 (show verse)
Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christ » Mediator » Mind of
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Humility
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility » Encouraged
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Of Christ
Mind » Spiritual
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Spiritual » Mind » Mind of Christ
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in mind
Christ » Mediator » Mind of
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Humility
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility » Encouraged
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Of Christ
Mind » Spiritual
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Spiritual » Mind » Mind of Christ
Spiritual » Mind » Spiritual mind
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in mind
Philippians 2:6 (show verse)
who, although He existed in the form and unchanging essence of God [as One with Him, possessing the fullness of all the divine attributes—the entire nature of deity], did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped or asserted [as if He did not already possess it, or was afraid of losing it];
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah's fellow and equal
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glory of Christ » As God
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
divine Image » In saints » Of God
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah's fellow and equal
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glory of Christ » As God
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
divine Image » In saints » Of God
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah's fellow and equal
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Philippians 2:7 (show verse)
but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man].
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Saviour » Servant
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Humility
the Human nature of Christ » Was like our own in all things except sin
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Man » Christ » Made in the image of
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Christ condescended to the office of
Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
Christ » Saviour » Servant
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Humility
the Human nature of Christ » Was like our own in all things except sin
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Man » Christ » Made in the image of
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Christ condescended to the office of
Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
Philippians 2:8 (show verse)
After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Humanity of Christ » General references to
Christ » Humanity of » General references to
Christ, character of » Humble
Consecration » Examples of personal
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » The instrument of death
The death of Christ » Mode of » Exhibited his humility
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
the Human nature of Christ » Was like our own in all things except sin
Humility of Christ » General references to
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Man » Christ » Was found in fashion as
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Humanity of Christ » General references to
Christ » Humanity of » General references to
Christ, character of » Humble
Consecration » Examples of personal
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » The instrument of death
The death of Christ » Mode of » Exhibited his humility
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
the Human nature of Christ » Was like our own in all things except sin
Humility of Christ » General references to
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Man » Christ » Was found in fashion as
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Mind » Having Christ’s mind
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
Philippians 2:9 (show verse)
For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,
Angels » Worship God and Christ
Angels » Worship God
Bowing » Everyone bowing before the lord
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Confession » Every tongue confessing the lord
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glory of Christ » As God
Glory of Christ » Is incomparable
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of
Jesus Christ » In his name
Name » Wonderful
Types » Of the saviour » David
Universal » Opportunity » Worship
Wonderful » Name, Christ's
Worship » Song 1-8 unity in » Universal, the culmination of
Angels » Worship God
Bowing » Everyone bowing before the lord
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Confession » Every tongue confessing the lord
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glory of Christ » As God
Glory of Christ » Is incomparable
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of
Jesus Christ » In his name
Name » Wonderful
Types » Of the saviour » David
Universal » Opportunity » Worship
Wonderful » Name, Christ's
Worship » Song 1-8 unity in » Universal, the culmination of
Philippians 2:10 (show verse)
so that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow [in submission], of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
Angels » Worship God and Christ
Angels » Worship God
Bowing » Everyone bowing before the lord
Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Confession » Every tongue confessing the lord
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glory of Christ » As God
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Kingdom » Christ's
Name » Wonderful
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
Universal » Opportunity » Worship
Wonderful » Name, Christ's
Worship » Song 1-8 unity in » Universal, the culmination of
Angels » Worship God
Bowing » Everyone bowing before the lord
Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Confession » Every tongue confessing the lord
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glory of Christ » As God
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Kingdom » Christ's
Name » Wonderful
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
Universal » Opportunity » Worship
Wonderful » Name, Christ's
Worship » Song 1-8 unity in » Universal, the culmination of
Philippians 2:11 (show verse)
and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father.
Angels » Worship God and Christ
Angels » Worship God
Bowing » Everyone bowing before the lord
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confession » Every tongue confessing the lord
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Confessing Christ
Name » Wonderful
Universal » Opportunity » Worship
Wonderful » Name, Christ's
Worship » Song 1-8 unity in » Universal, the culmination of
Angels » Worship God
Bowing » Everyone bowing before the lord
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confession » Every tongue confessing the lord
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Confessing Christ
Name » Wonderful
Universal » Opportunity » Worship
Wonderful » Name, Christ's
Worship » Song 1-8 unity in » Universal, the culmination of
Philippians 2:12 (show verse)
So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].
Philippians 2:13 (show verse)
For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:14 (show verse)
Do everything without murmuring or questioning [the providence of God],
Philippians 2:15 (show verse)
so that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and guileless, innocent and uncontaminated, children of God without blemish in the midst of a [morally] crooked and [spiritually] perverted generation, among whom you are seen as bright lights [beacons shining out clearly] in the world [of darkness],
Adoption » Should lead to holiness
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Character » Of saints » Blameless and harmless
Character of saints » Blameless and harmless
Children » Who are the children of God
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Witnessing
Missionaries » In a holy example
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Murmuring » Not murmuring
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Shine as lights in the world
Radiancy » Radiant lives, of the saints
Reproof » Saints should » Give no occasion for
Righteous » Compared with » Lights
compared to Saints » Lights
Sons » Of God
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
Titles and names of saints » Sons of God
Titles and names of the wicked » Perverse and crooked generation
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Character » Of saints » Blameless and harmless
Character of saints » Blameless and harmless
Children » Who are the children of God
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Christian conduct » Harmlessness
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Witnessing
Missionaries » In a holy example
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Murmuring » Not murmuring
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Shine as lights in the world
Radiancy » Radiant lives, of the saints
Reproof » Saints should » Give no occasion for
Righteous » Compared with » Lights
compared to Saints » Lights
Sons » Of God
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Witnessing
Titles and names of saints » Sons of God
Titles and names of the wicked » Perverse and crooked generation
Philippians 2:16 (show verse)
holding out and offering to everyone the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to rejoice greatly because I did not run [my race] in vain nor labor without result.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Games » Foot races
Games » Figurative » Of a successful ministry
Gospel » Called » Word of life
The gospel » Is called the » Word of life
Joy » Ministers should » Desire to render an account with
Joy » Soul-winners' » Thrills the church
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Race » Foot race » Figurative
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
The word of God » Called » Word of life
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Games » Foot races
Games » Figurative » Of a successful ministry
Gospel » Called » Word of life
The gospel » Is called the » Word of life
Joy » Ministers should » Desire to render an account with
Joy » Soul-winners' » Thrills the church
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Race » Foot race » Figurative
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
The word of God » Called » Word of life
Philippians 2:17 (show verse)
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith [for preaching the message of salvation], still I rejoice and share my joy with you all.
Philippians 2:18 (show verse)
You too, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.
No Themes for this verse.
Philippians 2:19 (show verse)
But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may also be encouraged by learning news about you.
Philippians 2:20 (show verse)
For I have no one else [like him who is] so kindred a spirit who will be genuinely concerned for your [spiritual] welfare.
Philippians 2:21 (show verse)
For the others [who deserted me after my arrest] all seek [to advance] their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:22 (show verse)
But you know of Timothy’s tested worth and his proven character, that he has served with me to advance the gospel like a son serving with his father.
Philippians 2:23 (show verse)
Therefore, I hope [that it is His will] to send him immediately, just as soon as I see how my case turns out;
Philippians 2:24 (show verse)
and I trust [confidently] in the Lord that soon I also will be coming to you.
Philippians 2:25 (show verse)
However, I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, [who has been] my brother and companion and fellow soldier, who was also sent as your messenger to take care of my needs.
Christian ministers » Servants » Soldiers of Christ
Christian ministers » Zealous » Epaphroditus
Church » Militant
Epaphroditus » A messenger of paul
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Friendship » Instances of » Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus
Love to man » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Epaphroditus
Names » Of ministers » Soldiers
Philippi » Paul sends epaphroditus to
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
Service » Test » Timely
Titles and names of ministers » Soldiers of Christ
Christian ministers » Zealous » Epaphroditus
Church » Militant
Epaphroditus » A messenger of paul
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Friendship » Instances of » Paul, timothy, and epaphroditus
Love to man » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Epaphroditus
Names » Of ministers » Soldiers
Philippi » Paul sends epaphroditus to
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
Service » Test » Timely
Titles and names of ministers » Soldiers of Christ
Philippians 2:26 (show verse)
For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
Philippians 2:27 (show verse)
He certainly was sick and close to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.
Philippians 2:28 (show verse)
So I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you.
Philippians 2:29 (show verse)
Welcome him home in the Lord with great joy, and appreciate and honor men like him;
Awe » For the aged » For men of God
Christian ministers » Zealous » Epaphroditus
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Suffering » For Christ
Christian ministers » Zealous » Epaphroditus
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Suffering » For Christ
Philippians 2:30 (show verse)
because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me [which distance prevented you from rendering personally].