Philippians 1:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:25 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:25 — KJV
“And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;”
— Philippians 1:25 (KJV)
Philippians 1:25 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 1:25
“And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:25: having, confidence, joy
“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:25: having, confidence, know
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:25: having, know
“But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (for I know that ye have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you;”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:25: know, abide
“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:25: know, faith
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