Philippians 1:1
Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 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:”Philippians 1:1
What Does Philippians 1:1 Mean?
Philippians 1:1 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Community.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Philippians 1:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:”Acts 16:12“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.”Romans 1:1“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”Acts 20:28“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”Colossians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,”1 Timothy 3:8“Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;”Titus 1:1“Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;”Romans 1:7“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.”1 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,”Ephesians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:”1 Thessalonians 1:1“Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”2 Thessalonians 1:1“Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:”2 Peter 1:1“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”1 Timothy 1:2“Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.”James 1:1“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”1 Timothy 3:1“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”1 Timothy 3:10“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”Titus 1:7“For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;”1 Peter 2:25“For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”Jude 1:1“Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:”
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