Philippians 4:1

Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 4

“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”Philippians 4:1

What Does Philippians 4:1 Mean?

Philippians 4:1 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verse 1 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 Joy.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Philippians 4:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 16:13“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”Philippians 1:27“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;”Psalms 27:14“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”Philippians 2:16“Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.”1 Thessalonians 2:19“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”Philippians 2:12“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”Hebrews 10:23“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”John 15:3“Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.”Philippians 1:8“For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.”Hebrews 13:17“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”2 Thessalonians 2:15“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”Romans 2:7“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”Jude 1:24“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,”John 8:31“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;”2 Corinthians 1:14“As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.”Psalms 125:1“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.”Acts 2:42“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”Acts 11:23“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”2 Corinthians 9:14“And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.”

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