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Themes in Philippians 4

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Themes in Philippians 4

Philippians 4:1 (show verse)

So then, my brothers, for whom I cherish love and longing, my joy and crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, O my beloved.

Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Church » Light » Love for
Joy » Ministers should » Esteem their people as their
Love » For Christ » For the church
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » For Christ » For friends
Steadfastness » Commanded

Philippians 4:2 (show verse)

I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
Euodias » A Christian » Christian women
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Strife » Causes of » In the church
Syntyche » A Christian » Christian women » Philippi
Unity » Exhortations to

And you, my true comrade, lend a hand to these women, I beg of you; they have fought at my side in the active service of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Book » Of life
Church » Unity in workers » Others
Clement » Disciple » A disciple at philippi
Help » Helping others
Labour » Women » Women's Work » fields of activity » Serving the church
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Help them
Women » Church workers » Others
Women » Good » The philippian Christians
religious Workers » General references to women working in the church » Others

Philippians 4:4 (show verse)

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, 'rejoice.'

Christian conduct » Rejoicing in Christ
Joy » Of saints should be » Constant
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
Rejoice » Rejoicing in the lord

Philippians 4:5 (show verse)

Let your forbearance be known to everyone; the Lord is at hand.

The second coming of Christ » Should be always considered as at hand
the future » The second coming of Christ » Spoken of as near at hand

Philippians 4:6 (show verse)

Never be anxious, but always make your requests known to God in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving;

Anxiety » Not being anxious
forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Remedy for
Care » Business family » Anxiety
overmuch Care » Be without
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in prayer
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Prayer
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
Prayer » Praying continually
Prayer » Commanded
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Prayer » Should be offered up » In everything
Thankfulness » Should always accompany prayer
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should always accompany prayer
Thanksgiving » Commanded
Trouble » Borrowing
Unrest » Condemned

Philippians 4:7 (show verse)

so shall God's peace, that surpasses all our dreams, keep guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Care » Remedy for
God » Keeper of the saints » The protecting father
God » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Passeth understanding
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
Heart » What shall keep your heart
divine Keeper » The protecting father
Mind » What shall keep your mind
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
Peace » Promised to believers » Passeth understanding
spiritual Peace » Of saints » Passeth all understanding
spiritual Peace » Saints » Kept by
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
The counselors of peace » The peace of God
Understanding » What passes all understanding

Philippians 4:8 (show verse)

Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit.

Business life » Fidelity » Honesty, encouraged
Christian conduct » Following after that which is good
Honesty » In business encouraged
Justice » Saints should » Study the principles of
Life » Christ » Deeper
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Honesty in business, encouraged
Thoughts » Wise » Wise
Truth » Saints should » Meditate upon
Truth » Meditate upon
Virtue » Excellence
Virtues » Fidelity » Honesty, encouraged
Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts

Philippians 4:9 (show verse)

Practise also what you have learned and received from me, what you heard me say and what you saw me do; then the God of peace will be with you.

Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
Example » Paul, our
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Paul's » Example
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation

Philippians 4:10 (show verse)

It was a great joy to me in the Lord that your care for me could revive again; for what you lacked was never the care but the chance of showing it.

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul

Philippians 4:11 (show verse)

Not that I complain of want, for I have learned how to be content wherever I am.

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Christian conduct » Being contented
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
Lessons of life » Result in perfect contentment
Life » Lessons of » Result in perfect contentment
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul

Philippians 4:12 (show verse)

I know how to live humbly; I also know how to live in prosperity. I have been initiated into the secret for all sorts and conditions of life, for plenty and for hunger, for prosperity and for privations.

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul

Philippians 4:13 (show verse)

In him who strengthens me I am able for anything.

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Deeds » What can be done by and through the lord
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul
Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
The power of Christ » Saints » Strengthened by

Philippians 4:14 (show verse)

But you were kind enough to take your share in my trouble.

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Leaders » Support of » In the Christian church
Liberality » Should be exercised » In forwarding missions
Ministers » Remuneration of » In the Christian church
Ministers » Support of » In the Christian church
Missionaries » In aiding ministers in their labors
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul
Religious » Support of » In the Christian church
ministerial Support » In the Christian church

Philippians 4:15 (show verse)

You Philippians are well aware that in the early days of the gospel, when I had left Macedonia, no church but yourselves had any financial dealings with me;

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Liberality » Should be exercised » In forwarding missions
Missionaries » In aiding ministers in their labors
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul

Philippians 4:16 (show verse)

even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent money more than once for my needs.

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Should be exercised » In forwarding missions
Missionaries » In aiding ministers in their labors
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul
Thessalonica » Paul visits

Philippians 4:17 (show verse)

It is not the money I am anxious for; what I am anxious for is the interest that accumulates in this way to your divine credit!

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Demanded
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul

Philippians 4:18 (show verse)

Your debt to me is fully paid and more than paid! I am amply supplied with what you have sent by Epaphroditus, a fragrant perfume, the sort of sacrifice that God approves and welcomes.

Church » Duty of, to ministers
Dedication » Personal of offerings » Acceptable
Epaphroditus » A messenger of paul
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In philippi
Offerings » Acceptable
Offerings » Figurative
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul
Sacrifices » Figurative
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence

Philippians 4:19 (show verse)

My God will supply all your own needs from his wealth in Glory in Christ Jesus.

Abundance, spiritual » Abundant joys » Abundant supplies
God » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the saints
God » Supplies of » For the saints
Grace » Growth in » Riches of
Grace » Of Christ » Riches of
Help » The lord helping
divine Providence » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the saints
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant supplies
Divine supplies » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the saints

Thematic Bible

Themes in Philippians 4

Philippians 4:1 (show verse)

Philippians 4:2 (show verse)

Philippians 4:3 (show verse)

Philippians 4:4 (show verse)

Philippians 4:5 (show verse)

Philippians 4:6 (show verse)

Philippians 4:7 (show verse)

Philippians 4:8 (show verse)

Philippians 4:9 (show verse)

Philippians 4:10 (show verse)

Philippians 4:11 (show verse)

Philippians 4:12 (show verse)

Philippians 4:13 (show verse)

Philippians 4:14 (show verse)

Philippians 4:15 (show verse)

Philippians 4:16 (show verse)

Philippians 4:17 (show verse)

Philippians 4:18 (show verse)

Philippians 4:19 (show verse)

Philippians 4:20 (show verse)

Philippians 4:21 (show verse)

Philippians 4:22 (show verse)

Philippians 4:23 (show verse)