Philippians 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:16 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:16 — KJV
“The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:”
— Philippians 1:16 (KJV)
Philippians 1:16 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 1:16
“For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. words: or, speech”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:16: one, preach, christ
“And I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, unto a land flowing with milk and honey.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:16: one, affliction
“And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.”
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“And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be his.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:16: one, add
“And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him.”
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