Philippians 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:12 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:12 — KJV
“But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;”
— Philippians 1:12 (KJV)
Philippians 1:12 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 1:12
“For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. blindness: or, hardness”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:12: would, should, brethren
“If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:12: should, things, rather
“And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:12: should, things, fallen
“And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:12: would, should, things
“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have...: Heb. with their lives?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:12: would, should, things
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