Philippians 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:8 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. fa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:8 — KJV
“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. fashion: or habit”
— Philippians 2:8 (KJV)
Philippians 2:8 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 2:8
“Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering. in the day...: or, in the day of his being found guilty: Heb. in the day of his trespass”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:8: being, found, even
“When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; are...: Heb. have found thee”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:8: found, obedient, even
“And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:8: became, death, even
“And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. both...: Heb. from small even unto great”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:8: found, even, habit
“Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. pride: Heb. lifting up”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:8: humbled, himself, habit
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