Philippians 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:17 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:17 — KJV
“But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.”
— Philippians 1:17 (KJV)
Philippians 1:17 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 1:17
“Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou sawest it. made...: or, hewed it for thyself larger than theirs where...: or, thou providedst room”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:17: other, love, set
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:17: other, set
“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:17: other, love
“And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:17: other, love
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:17: other, set
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