Philippians 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 4:16 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 4:16 — KJV
“For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.”
— Philippians 4:16 (KJV)
Philippians 4:16 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 4:16
“And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;”
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“And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.”
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“And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.”
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“Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.”
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“Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand; of the king: Chaldee, from before the king”
Shares key themes with Philippians 4:16: even, sent, once
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