Cross-References — Philippians 4

6 pairs

1. Philippians 4:4→references1 Thessalonians 5:16

   Philippians 4:4 exhorts believers to rejoice in the Lord always, a theme echoed in 1 Thessalonians 5:16, which also calls for continual rejoicing.

   Thematic focusJoy, Rejoicing in the Lord.

   • #Joy
   • #Rejoice
   • #ChristianLiving

2. Philippians 4:6→references1 Peter 5:7

   Philippians 4:6 encourages believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving, paralleling 1 Peter 5:7, which invites believers to cast all their anxieties on God because He cares for them.

   Thematic focusPrayer, Trust in God, Anxiety.

   • #Prayer
   • #Trust
   • #Anxiety

3. Philippians 4:7→referencesJohn 14:27

   Philippians 4:7 speaks of the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, which is similar to the peace Jesus promises in John 14:27, a peace not as the world gives.

   Thematic focusPeace, Divine Peace, Assurance.

   • #Peace
   • #DivinePeace
   • #Assurance

4. Philippians 4:8→referencesRomans 12:2

   Philippians 4:8 encourages believers to think on things that are true, noble, and pure, aligning with Romans 12:2, which calls for the renewal of the mind to discern God's will.

   Thematic focusThought Life, Mind Renewal, Holiness.

   • #ThoughtLife
   • #MindRenewal
   • #Holiness

5. Philippians 4:13→references2 Corinthians 12:9

   Philippians 4:13 declares that Paul can do all things through Christ who strengthens him, which resonates with 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul speaks of Christ's power being made perfect in weakness.

   Thematic focusStrength in Christ, Dependence on God.

   • #StrengthInChrist
   • #Dependence
   • #Empowerment

6. Philippians 4:19→referencesMatthew 6:33

   Philippians 4:19 assures that God will supply all needs according to His riches in glory, which complements Matthew 6:33, where Jesus teaches to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added.

   Thematic focusProvision, God's Faithfulness, Trust.

   • #Provision
   • #GodsFaithfulness
   • #Trust

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