Philippians 1:28

Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 1

“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.”Philippians 1:28

What Does Philippians 1:28 Mean?

Philippians 1:28 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 28 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 Salvation, and Courage.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Philippians 1:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Timothy 1:7“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”Matthew 5:10“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”2 Kings 6:16“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”2 Thessalonians 1:5“Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:”Matthew 10:28“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”Isaiah 51:7“Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.”Psalms 27:3“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”2 Timothy 2:11“It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:”1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”Isaiah 12:2“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”Luke 12:4“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.”Romans 8:17“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”Hebrews 13:6“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”Luke 6:22“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.”Psalms 68:19“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”1 Thessalonians 2:2“But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.”2 Timothy 2:12“If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:”Genesis 49:18“I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.”Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;”

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