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Philippians 2

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1If therefore there is any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, 2make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; 3doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; 4each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. 5Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. 8And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, 11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 12So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13For it is God who works in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 14Do all things without complaining and arguing, 15that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, 16holding up the word of life, that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain. 17Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me. 19But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing. 20For I have no one else like-minded, who will truly care about you. 21For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ. 22But you know that he has proved himself. As a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News. 23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me. 24But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly. 25But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need, 26since he longed for you all, and was very troubled because you had heard that he was sick. 27For indeed he was sick nearly to death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow. 28I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. 29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such people in honor, 30because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

Overview

Philippians Chapter 2 emphasizes the importance of humility and unity among believers in Christ. The Apostle Paul encourages the church in Philippi to adopt the same mindset as Christ Jesus, who, despite being in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. Instead, he humbled himself, taking on the nature of a servant and becoming obedient to death on a cross. This profound act of humility and sacrifice is a central theme, illustrating how true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in serving others. Paul reminds the believers that they should do everything without grumbling or arguing, so they may shine like stars in a crooked and depraved generation, holding firmly to the word of life (#Philippians 2:1-16).
The chapter also highlights the exaltation of Christ, as God has highly exalted Him and given Him the name above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This declaration not only affirms Christ's divine authority but also serves as a call to all believers to recognize His lordship in their lives. Paul concludes by encouraging the Philippians to rejoice and to be glad, even in the face of trials, as they continue to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, knowing that it is God who works in them to will and to act according to His good purpose (#Philippians 2:9-13).

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  1. 1 Chronicles 29:20v91 Chronicles 29:20 describes the assembly bowing down and worshiping the Lord, which parallels Philippians 2:9-11 where every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
  2. Psalms 24:10v9Psalm 24:10 asks who is the King of glory, affirming the Lord's supreme authority, which is echoed in Philippians 2:9-11 where every knee bows to Jesus, acknowledging His lordship.
  3. Psalms 45:17v9Psalm 45:17 speaks of the eternal remembrance of the king's name, which parallels Philippians 2:9-11 where Jesus' name is exalted above every name.
  4. Psalms 72:11v10Psalm 72:11 envisions all kings bowing before the king, which is echoed in Philippians 2:10-11 where every knee bows to Jesus, acknowledging His lordship.
  5. Psalms 90:17v13Psalm 90:17 asks for God's favor to establish the work of our hands, which is echoed in Philippians 2:13 where God works in believers to will and act according to His purpose.
  6. Psalms 97:7v10Psalm 97:7 speaks of all worshiping God, which is fulfilled in Philippians 2:10 where every knee bows at the name of Jesus.
  7. Psalms 148:13v9Psalm 148:13 declares the name of the Lord as exalted, which is paralleled in Philippians 2:9-11 where the name of Jesus is exalted above every name.
  8. Isaiah 2:11v10Isaiah 2:11 speaks of the humbling of the proud and the exaltation of the Lord, which is echoed in Philippians 2:10-11 where every knee bows to Jesus, affirming His Lordship.
  9. Isaiah 26:12v13Isaiah 26:12 acknowledges that all accomplishments are due to God's work, similar to Philippians 2:13 which states that God works in believers to will and act according to His purpose.
  10. Isaiah 45:22v10Isaiah 45:22 calls all the ends of the earth to turn to God and be saved, which is echoed in Philippians 2:10-11 where every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
  11. Isaiah 52:13v9Isaiah 52:13 speaks of the servant being exalted and lifted up. Philippians 2:9 describes how God exalted Jesus and gave Him the name above every name, highlighting the fulfillment of the servant's exaltation in Christ.
  12. Daniel 3:29v10Daniel 3:29 records Nebuchadnezzar's decree that no one should speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Philippians 2:10-11 speaks of every knee bowing and every tongue confessing Jesus Christ as Lord, highlighting the ultimate recognition of God's sovereignty.
  13. Haggai 1:14v13Haggai 1:14 describes the Lord stirring up the spirit of the leaders and people to work on the temple, similar to Philippians 2:13 where God works in believers to will and act according to His purpose.
  14. Matthew 5:14v15Matthew 5:14 describes believers as the light of the world, which is echoed in Philippians 2:15, where believers are called to shine as lights in the world, emphasizing their role in reflecting God's truth.
  15. Matthew 20:28v7Matthew 20:28 speaks of Jesus giving His life as a ransom for many, which is echoed in Philippians 2:7-8, where Paul describes Jesus' humility and obedience unto death.
  16. Matthew 28:18v9Matthew 28:18 declares Jesus' authority over heaven and earth, which is echoed in Philippians 2:9-11, where every knee bows to Jesus, acknowledging His lordship.
  17. Mark 10:45v7Mark 10:45 describes Jesus as the servant who came to give His life as a ransom for many, paralleling Philippians 2:7 where Jesus is described as taking the form of a servant.
  18. John 1:14v7John 1:14 speaks of the Word becoming flesh, which is further explained in Philippians 2:7 as Christ emptying Himself and taking on human form.
  19. John 5:18v6John 5:18 highlights the Jews' anger at Jesus for calling God His Father, making Himself equal with God, which aligns with Philippians 2:6 where Paul speaks of Jesus not considering equality with God something to be grasped.
  20. John 13:5v7John 13:5 describes Jesus washing the disciples' feet, an act of humility that parallels Philippians 2:7, where Jesus is described as taking the form of a servant.
  21. John 20:28v11Thomas's declaration of Jesus as 'My Lord and my God' in John 20:28 parallels Philippians 2:11, where every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, affirming His divinity.
  22. Acts 2:36v9Acts 2:36 declares Jesus as both Lord and Christ, a truth echoed in Philippians 2:9-11 where every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus as Lord.
  23. Romans 7:18v13Romans 7:18 acknowledges the inability to do good on one's own, while Philippians 2:13 emphasizes that it is God who works in believers to will and to act according to His good purpose.
  24. Romans 10:9v11Romans 10:9 emphasizes confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection for salvation, which is echoed in Philippians 2:11 where every tongue will confess Jesus Christ is Lord.
  25. 2 Corinthians 8:9v52 Corinthians 8:9 describes Christ's self-imposed poverty for our enrichment, paralleling Philippians 2:5-8, which speaks of Christ's humility and incarnation.
  26. Galatians 4:4v7Galatians 4:4 speaks of God sending His Son, born of a woman, under the law, which aligns with Philippians 2:7 where it describes Jesus taking the form of a servant and being made in human likeness.
  27. 1 Timothy 3:16v61 Timothy 3:16 speaks of the mystery of godliness and the manifestation of Christ, which is elaborated in Philippians 2:6-11 where Paul describes Christ's incarnation, humility, and exaltation.
  28. Hebrews 2:9v8Hebrews 2:9 speaks of Jesus being made lower than the angels for a time, crowned with glory because of His suffering and death, which parallels Philippians 2:8-9 where Jesus humbles Himself and is exalted by God.
  29. Hebrews 5:8v8Hebrews 5:8 speaks of Jesus learning obedience through suffering, which parallels Philippians 2:8 where Jesus humbles Himself and becomes obedient to death, even death on a cross.
  30. Hebrews 12:2v8Hebrews 12:2 speaks of Jesus as the author and perfecter of faith, who endured the cross. Philippians 2:8-9 highlights Jesus' humility and obedience unto death, leading to His exaltation.
  31. 2 Peter 1:10v122 Peter 1:10 encourages believers to make their calling and election sure, which is similar to Philippians 2:12 where Paul urges believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.
  32. Revelation 5:12v9Revelation 5:12 praises the Lamb as worthy to receive power and glory, which corresponds to Philippians 2:9-11 where every knee bows to Jesus, acknowledging His exalted status.

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