Philippians 3:9
Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:”Philippians 3:9
What Does Philippians 3:9 Mean?
Philippians 3:9 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verse 9 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 Justification, Righteousness, and Faith.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Philippians 3:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”2 Corinthians 5:21“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”Romans 8:1“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”Romans 1:17“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”Isaiah 54:17“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”Matthew 5:20“For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”Romans 4:5“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”Galatians 2:16“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”Romans 14:17“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”Jeremiah 23:6“In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”Romans 4:13“For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.”Romans 10:3“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”Isaiah 61:10“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”Romans 5:1“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”Romans 3:21“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;”Romans 9:30“What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.”Isaiah 53:11“He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.”Jeremiah 33:16“In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.”Romans 3:19“Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.”
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