Philippians 1:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:22 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:22 — KJV
“But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.”
— Philippians 1:22 (KJV)
Philippians 1:22 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 1:22
“Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:22: live, fruit, yet
“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: fail: Heb. lie”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:22: live, fruit, labour
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:22: live, flesh, yet
“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:22: flesh, yet
“And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:22: live, flesh
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