Philippians 2
Imitating Christ's Humility
1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Love: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 2:2, 3:12, 1 John 4:12. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 4:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 133:1, Acts 4:32 +4
2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Love: 2 Corinthians 13:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:13. Parallel theme: Philippians 2:16, Acts 1:14, 2:46, Romans 12:16, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Colossians 2:5, 2 John 1:4, 3 John 1:4 +5
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Glory: Galatians 5:26. Parallel theme: Philippians 2:14, Proverbs 13:10, Luke 18:14, Romans 12:10, Galatians 5:15, Ephesians 4:2, 5:21, 1 Timothy 6:4, 1 Peter 5:5 +5
4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Parallel theme: Matthew 18:6, Romans 12:15, 15:1, 1 Corinthians 10:24, 2 Corinthians 6:3, 11:29, James 2:8 +2
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: References Christ: Romans 14:15, 15:3, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Peter 2:21, 4:1. References Jesus: Acts 20:35, Romans 15:5. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:29, Luke 22:27, 1 John 2:6 +5
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: References God: Isaiah 9:6, John 5:18, 10:33, 2 Corinthians 4:4. Parallel theme: Micah 5:2, John 10:30, 17:5, Hebrews 1:3, 13:8, Revelation 21:6 +5
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Creation: John 1:14, Galatians 4:4. Parallel theme: Isaiah 53:11, Matthew 20:28, Luke 22:27, Romans 8:3, 15:3, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, 12:2 +5
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Cross: Hebrews 12:2. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:39, John 10:18, Acts 8:33, Romans 5:19, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Galatians 3:13, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18 +5
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: References God: Hebrews 2:9, 12:2, 1 Peter 3:22. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:27, Isaiah 52:13, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 28:18, Hebrews 1:4, Revelation 5:12, 19:16 +5
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; References Jesus: Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 3:14. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:29, Ephesians 1:10, Hebrews 1:6, Revelation 4:10, 20:13 +2
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. the Father.
Working Out Salvation
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. Salvation: 2 Timothy 2:10, Hebrews 5:9, 2 Peter 3:18. Love: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Peter 2:11. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:27, Proverbs 13:4, Isaiah 66:2, Matthew 11:29, Hebrews 4:11 +5
13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. References God: Romans 9:16, 1 Corinthians 12:6, 15:10, 2 Corinthians 3:5. Good: Ephesians 1:5, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Hebrews 13:21. Parallel theme: John 3:27, Ephesians 1:11, 2 Timothy 1:9 +5
14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
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. Word: John 6:63, 6:68, Hebrews 4:12, 1 John 1:1. Parallel theme: Isaiah 49:4, Luke 12:8, 1 Corinthians 9:26, 2 Corinthians 1:14, Galatians 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:5 +5
17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. Sacrifice: Romans 12:1, 15:16. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:20, 2 Corinthians 7:4, 12:15, Colossians 1:24, 2 Timothy 4:6 +2
18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
Timothy and Epaphroditus
19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. References Jesus: Philippians 1:1. Faith: 1 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 3:2. Parallel theme: Philippians 2:28
20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. Parallel theme: Philippians 2:2, 2:22, John 10:13, 12:6, 1 Corinthians 16:10
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. References Jesus: Matthew 16:24. References Christ: 2 Corinthians 1:5. Parallel theme: Philippians 2:4, Isaiah 56:11, Luke 14:26, 1 Corinthians 10:24, 10:33, 13:5, 2 Timothy 3:2, 4:10 +5
22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 2:9, 8:22, 1 Timothy 1:2, 2 Timothy 1:2
23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
24 But I trust in the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. that I also myself shall come shortly.
25 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. Parallel theme: Philippians 4:3, 4:18, Proverbs 25:13, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Colossians 1:7, 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Philemon 1:24, Hebrews 3:1 +4
26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
28 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Parallel theme: John 16:22, Acts 20:38, 2 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Timothy 1:4
29 Receive him therefore in the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. Parallel theme: Philippians 4:10, 4:18, Acts 20:24, 1 Corinthians 16:17, 2 Corinthians 12:15