Philippians 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:18 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:18 — KJV
“For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.”
— Philippians 2:18 (KJV)
Philippians 2:18 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 2:18
“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:18: cause, also, joy
“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. defendest...: Heb. coverest over, or, protectest them”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:18: cause, also, joy
“The land also shall be left of them, and shall enjoy her sabbaths, while she lieth desolate without them: and they shall accept of the punishment of their iniquity: because, even because they despised my judgments, and because their soul abhorred my statutes.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:18: cause, also, joy
“So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:18: same, cause, also
“Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:18: also, joy, rejoice
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