Category: Philippians

Philippians 1:3-4 is about the apostle Paul expressing his gratitude and joy towards the Philippians for their partnership in spreading the gospel and their faithful support of his ministry. 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy,…

Philippians 1:3-11 is about Paul expressing gratitude for the partnership in spreading the gospel with the Philippians, praying for their love to abound with knowledge and discernment to lead them to righteousness and bear the fruit of righteousness through Christ. 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every…

Philippians 3:18 is about warning against those who live as enemies of the cross of Christ through focusing on earthly desires and pleasures rather than seeking transformation through faith and following the example of Christ. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies…

Philippians 2:1-5 is about encouraging believers to have unity, humility, and selflessness in their relationships by following the example of Jesus Christ. 1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having…

Philippians 2:25 is about Paul commending Epaphroditus, a fellow worker and fellow soldier in Christ, who risked his life to serve Paul and the Philippians in their time of need. 25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to…

Philippians 2:6-7 is about how Jesus, though being in very nature God, humbled himself and took on the form of a servant by becoming a human being to redeem humanity. 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself,…

Philippians 1:1-19 is about Paul expressing his gratitude for the partnership of the Philippians in spreading the gospel, illustrating the joy and faithfulness that come from working together for the sake of Christ. 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers…

Philippians 3:7-9 is about the apostle Paul renouncing his former self-righteousness and placing his faith solely in Christ for righteousness and salvation. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.…

Philippians 2:19-30 is about Paul commending Timothy and Epaphroditus as examples of selfless service and dedication to God’s work, emphasizing the importance of putting others’ needs before our own and working together in unity for the sake of the gospel. 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that…