Philippians 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:12 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out y..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:12 — KJV
“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
— Philippians 2:12 (KJV)
Philippians 2:12 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 2:12
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:12: beloved, always, now
“How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:12: now, much, more
“I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. had...: Heb. had seen much”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:12: now, much, more
“And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves. they sin...: Heb. they add to sin the men...: or, the sacrificers of men”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:12: now, more, work
“But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:12: now, own, fear
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