Philippians 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 1:7 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 1:7 — KJV
“Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. I have...: or, ye have me in your heart of my...: or, with me of grace”
— Philippians 1:7 (KJV)
Philippians 1:7 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 1:7
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:7: because, heart, inasmuch
“Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:7: even, because, heart
“Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:7: even, because, heart
“For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through them; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast are fled; they are gone. habitations: or, pastures burned up: or, desolate both...: Heb. from the fowl even to, etc”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:7: even, because, both
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred; for the...: or, with perpetual hatred”
Shares key themes with Philippians 1:7: even, because, heart
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