Category: Philippians

14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. Setting the Scene for Philippians 4:14 In Philippians chapter 4, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the church in Philippi from a Roman prison. As he sits in his cell, surrounded by chains and guards, he reflects on the support he has…

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Setting the Scene for Philippians 4:7 In Philippians chapter 4, we find the apostle Paul writing a letter to the church in Philippi from a Roman prison. The scene is set in a dimly lit…

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which…

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which…

7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. Setting the Scene for Philippians 1:7 In Philippians chapter 1, the apostle Paul…

9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, Setting the Scene for Philippians 1:9 In Philippians chapter 1, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the church in Philippi from prison. The scene is set in a dimly lit cell, with Paul sitting…

3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Setting the Scene for Philippians 2:3-4 In Philippians chapter 2, we find the apostle Paul writing to the church…

15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, Setting the Scene for Philippians 2:15 The scene in Philippians 2:15 takes place in the city of Philippi, a Roman colony in Macedonia. The…

13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Setting the Scene for Philippians 2:13 In Philippians chapter 2, the scene is set in a small house church in the city of Philippi. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow…

5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 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, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found…