Phil. 1

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1. Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

- Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Acts 16:1

- And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. Acts 16:12

- This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Tim. 3:1

2. Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

- To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 1:7

- Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Cor. 1:2

- To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Col. 1:2

3. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

- First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Rom. 1:8

- Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; Eph. 1:16

- I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Philem. 1:4

4. Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

- I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Luke 15:7

- Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Phil. 4:1

- We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 1 Thess. 1:2

5. For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

- Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matt. 28:19

- And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. 2 Cor. 11:9

- Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. Phil. 4:15

6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

- Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:8

- For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Phil. 2:13

- Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb. 12:2

7. Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

- I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. 2 Cor. 7:3

- Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: Col. 4:3

- Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 2 Tim. 1:8

8. For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

- For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Rom. 1:9

- For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. Phil. 2:26

- So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 1 Thess. 2:8

9. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

- Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 2 Cor. 8:7

- That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; Col. 2:2

- In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Col. 2:3

10. That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.

- Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:8

- But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Heb. 5:14

- Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 2 Pet. 3:14

11. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

- Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. John 15:8

- Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) 2 Cor. 9:10

- For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Phil. 2:13

12. But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

- Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. Acts 8:4

- Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Acts 11:19

- And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Rom. 8:28

13. So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

- For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, Eph. 3:1

- All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. Phil. 4:22

- Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: Philem. 1:13

14. And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

- And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. 2 Cor. 1:6

- Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Eph. 3:13

- For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Eph. 6:20

15. Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

- For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? 1 Cor. 3:3

- For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 2 Cor. 4:5

- Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Phil. 2:3

16. The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

- Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. Phil. 1:7

- For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. Phil. 2:20

- As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; Col. 1:7

17. But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

- For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 2 Cor. 2:17

- But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 2 Cor. 4:2

- Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Phil. 2:3

18. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

- But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Mark 9:39

- Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 1 John 2:23

- Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 2 John 1:9

19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

- And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Rom. 8:28

- Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; Rom. 15:30

- Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. 2 Cor. 1:11

20. According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

- Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. Isa. 54:4

- For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Cor. 6:20

- Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 1 Pet. 4:16

21. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

- We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:8

- I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Gal. 2:20

- When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Col. 3:4

22. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

- Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. John 15:8

- For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 1 Cor. 16:9

- Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Phil. 1:24

23. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

- And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3

- We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:8

- Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1 Thess. 4:17

24. Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

- Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. Rom. 1:13

- And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 2 Cor. 12:15

- Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? 1 Thess. 3:10

25. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

- For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Rom. 1:11

- Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. 2 Cor. 1:24

- But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. Philem. 1:22

26. That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

- As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus. 2 Cor. 1:14

- For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. 2 Cor. 5:12

- But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. Phil. 2:24

27. Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

- For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. Rom. 2:24

- I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Eph. 4:1

- That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 1 Thess. 2:12

28. And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

- And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. Luke 12:4

- For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 2 Cor. 2:15

- To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? 2 Cor. 2:16

29. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

- Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Matt. 5:11

- And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Acts 5:41

- But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Pet. 4:13

30. Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

- And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. Acts 16:22

- And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: Acts 16:23

- And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. 2 Cor. 1:6

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