Philippians 1:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:26 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:26 — KJV
“That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.”
— Philippians 1:26 (KJV)
Philippians 1:26 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 1:26
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? rejoicing: or, glorying?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:26: rejoicing, jesus, christ
“To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. saints: or, holy ones, or, angels”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:26: may, jesus, christ
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, abundant: Gr. much”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:26: abundant, jesus, christ
“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:26: may, more, again
“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:26: may, more, again
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