Philippians 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:13 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:13 — KJV
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
— Philippians 2:13 (KJV)
Philippians 2:13 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 2:13
“And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:13: god, both, good
“Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:13: god, good, pleasure
“Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: count: or, vouchsafe”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:13: god, good, pleasure
“And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. the light from...: Heb. between the light and between the darkness”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:13: god, good
“And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:13: god, good
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