Philippians 1:7

Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 1

“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.”Philippians 1:7

What Does Philippians 1:7 Mean?

Philippians 1:7 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 7 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, Unity, Grace, Love, and Reconciliation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Philippians 1:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Corinthians 7:3“I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.”Philippians 1:5“For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;”Philippians 4:14“Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.”2 Timothy 2:9“Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.”Colossians 4:3“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:”Colossians 4:18“The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.”2 Timothy 1:8“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;”Acts 16:23“And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:”Acts 20:23“Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.”Ephesians 3:1“For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,”Ephesians 6:20“For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”Philippians 1:16“The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:”Acts 21:33“Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.”1 Corinthians 9:23“And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.”1 Corinthians 13:7“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”2 Corinthians 3:2“Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:”Galatians 5:6“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.”Ephesians 4:1“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,”1 Thessalonians 1:2“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;”1 Thessalonians 5:5“Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.”

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