Philippians 1:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:29 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:29 — KJV
“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;”
— Philippians 1:29 (KJV)
Philippians 1:29 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 1:29
“And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. to speak...: or, to say that they knew him to be Christ”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:29: christ, also, suffer
“Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:29: only, also, sake
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:29: christ, believe, also
“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. atonement: or, reconciliation”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:29: christ, only, also
“Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:29: christ, believe, also
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