Below is a list of key words and verses from the book of Philippians in the NIV translation of the Bible. This is not meant in any way to be a substitute for reading the complete book, but to capture an overview of important themes and phrases. Sometimes we read a few verses, or a single chapter, and we miss the overall context of the entire book. So, this is an attempt to provide a reminder of the threads and themes found within Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
Grace and peace to you
Thank God
Pray with joy
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6
share in God’s grace with me
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1:9-11
speak the word of God courageously and fearlessly
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain
Philippians 1:21
conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ
it has been granted, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him
encouragement from being united with Christ
comfort from his love
fellowship with the Spirit
tenderness and compassion
be like-minded
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
He humbled himself and became obedient to death
at the name of Jesus every knee should bow
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling
God works in you according to his good purpose
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life – in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.
Philippians 2:14-16
Be glad and rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord!
watch out for men who do evil
But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.
Philippians 3:7-9
know Christ
and the power of his resurrection
and the fellowship of sharing in his suffering
becoming like him in his death
Press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me
… Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13b-14
live up to what we have already attained
our citizenship is in heaven
eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ
stand firm in the Lord
Rejoice in the Lord always
Rejoice!
let your gentleness be evident to all
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
True
Noble
Right
Pure
Lovely
Admirable
Excellent
Praiseworthy
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things”
Philippians 4:8
put it into practice
the God of peace will be with you
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Philippians 4:23