Philippians 2:8

Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 2

“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”Philippians 2:8

What Does Philippians 2:8 Mean?

Philippians 2:8 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 8 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 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 19:30“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”Hebrews 12:2“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.”John 10:18“No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.”Hebrews 5:8“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;”Romans 5:19“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”Matthew 26:39“And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”1 Peter 2:24“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”1 Peter 3:18“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”Romans 15:3“For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.”2 Corinthians 8:9“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”Acts 8:33“In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.”Isaiah 50:5“The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.”Galatians 3:13“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:”Titus 2:14“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”Hebrews 5:5“So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.”John 14:31“But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.”Psalms 40:6“Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.”Proverbs 15:33“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”John 15:10“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”Matthew 26:42“He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.”

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