Philippians 2:27
Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.”Philippians 2:27
What Does Philippians 2:27 Mean?
Philippians 2:27 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Philippians 2:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Kings 20:1“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.”Psalms 34:19“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”3 John 1:2“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”Isaiah 38:1“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.”Philippians 2:30“Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.”Job 5:19“He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.”Psalms 103:3“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”John 11:3“Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”Acts 9:37“And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.”1 Corinthians 10:13“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”2 Corinthians 2:7“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”Isaiah 43:2“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”Psalms 13:2“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”Psalms 30:1“I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.”Psalms 30:10“Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.”Psalms 107:18“Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.”Ecclesiastes 9:1“For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them.”Isaiah 27:8“In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind.”Isaiah 38:17“Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.”Jeremiah 8:18“When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.”
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