Philippians 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:1 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:1 — KJV
“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.”
— Philippians 3:1 (KJV)
Philippians 3:1 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 3:1
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought: think...: or, conceive a mischievous purpose”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:1: lord, same, things
“Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things. will...: Heb. hath magnified to do”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:1: rejoice, lord, things
“For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. for they...: or, since the seven eyes of the LORD shall rejoice plummet: Heb. stone of tin”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:1: rejoice, lord, things
“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:1: lord, same, grievous
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:1: rejoice, lord, things
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