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Philippians 4:14-23 (view passage online)
Paul thanks the Philippians for their generous financial partnership in the gospel. He explains that his true joy comes not from the gift itself, but from the spiritual fruit that results from their faithfulness.
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Philippians 4:10-13 (view passage online)
Paul shares that he has learned the secret of contentment in every circumstance, whether in abundance or in need. His strength comes not from himself but from Christ, who empowers him to be content regardless of his situation.
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Philippians 4:1-9 (view passage online)
To find peace that surpasses understanding, Paul instructs believers to rejoice in the Lord, pray about everything, and refuse to be anxious. We can guard our hearts and minds by intentionally focusing our thoughts on things that are true, pure, and praiseworthy.
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Philippians 4:4-9 (view passage online)
Believers can experience a supernatural peace by choosing to rejoice in the Lord and bringing every anxiety to Him in prayer. Our focus determines our joy, so we must intentionally think about whatever is good and true.
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Philippians 3:20-4:7 (view passage online)
While many people live as enemies of the cross, believers should remember that our true citizenship is in heaven. We eagerly await our Savior’s return, when He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
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Philippians 3:12-21 (view passage online)
Paul considers his past achievements as loss in order to gain Christ and take hold of the purpose for which Christ took hold of him. Forgetting what is behind, he presses on toward the goal of receiving his heavenly prize.
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Philippians 3:1-9 (view passage online)
Paul warns believers to beware of those who teach salvation through works. He lists his own flawless religious credentials but counts them as worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ and gaining His righteousness through faith.
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Philippians 2:13-30 (view passage online)
Paul points to Timothy and Epaphroditus as clear examples of selfless service and sacrifice for the gospel. Their faithful work, even to the point of death, provides a pattern for all believers to find joy in serving others.
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Philippians 2:12-13 (view passage online)
We must “work out” our salvation by letting the new life God has placed within us show on the outside. Sanctification is not our work but God’s, as He works in us to give us the desire and the power to obey Him.
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Philippians 2:5-11 (view passage online)
To achieve unity, we must adopt the humble mindset of Jesus Christ. Though He was fully God, He willingly set aside His glory, took the form of a servant, and obediently humbled Himself to the point of death on a cross.