Question
Can you give me 5 cross-references from each one of these, please? Philippians 1:1-11, Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 2:5-11, Paul’s Past (Phil.3:1-11), Present (Phil 3:12-16), Future (Phil. 3:17-21), Phil.4:10-19
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Sure! Here are five cross-references for each of the biblical passages you provided from Philippians.
### Philippians 1:1-11
1. **Acts 16:11-15** - The founding of the Philippian church, focusing on Lydia's conversion.
2. **2 Corinthians 1:24** - Paul's relationship with the church and his desire for their joy.
3. **Colossians 1:3-5** - Thankfulness for fellow believers, emphasizing hope and love.
4. **1 Thessalonians 1:2-3** - Example of thanking God for a community of faith and their work of faith.
5. **Ephesians 1:15-16** - A prayer of thanksgiving for believers and their spiritual growth.
### Philippians 1:12-14
1. **2 Timothy 2:9** - Paul's imprisonment and the propagation of the Gospel through his suffering.
2. **Acts 28:30-31** - Paul's boldness in preaching during his imprisonment.
3. **Romans 8:28** - Assurance that all things work together for good for those who love God.
4. **1 Peter 3:13-17** - Encouragement to be bold and give a defense for the faith amid suffering.
5. **Philippians 4:22** - Even in chains, the Gospel reaches others, including members of Caesar’s household.
### Philippians 2:5-11
1. **Isaiah 45:23** - Every knee bows to God, relating to Christ's lordship.
2. **Hebrews 1:3** - The supremacy of Christ and His role in redemption.
3. **Romans 14:11** - Every knee will bow before God, connecting to the acknowledgement of Christ.
4. **Colossians 1:15-20** - Christ’s preeminence and His role in creation and redemption.
5. **John 1:14** - The incarnation of Christ and His glory as the Son of God.
### Philippians 3:1-11 (Paul's Past)
1. **Galatians 1:13-14** - Paul's former life in Judaism and his zealousness.
2. **Acts 22:3-5** - Paul's background and education in Jewish law.
3. **Romans 7:9-11** - Paul’s struggle with the law and sin before conversion.
4. **Matthew 5:20** - The call for a righteousness that exceeds that of the Pharisees.
5. **1 Timothy 1:12-16** - Paul’s past and God's grace in his transformation.
### Philippians 3:12-16 (Paul's Present)
1. **1 Corinthians 9:24-27** - Running the race of faith and aiming for the prize.
2. **Hebrews 12:1-2** - Encouragement to run with endurance the race set before us.
3. **2 Timothy 4:7-8** - Paul reflecting on his faith and the crown of righteousness awaiting him.
4. **Acts 20:24** - Paul’s commitment to finish his ministry.
5. **Colossians 3:1-2** - The call to set our minds on heavenly things.
### Philippians 3:17-21 (Paul's Future)
1. **1 Thessalonians 4:13-18** - The hope of Christ's return and resurrection.
2. **2 Corinthians 5:1-4** - Our future hope of a heavenly dwelling.
3. **Titus 2:13** - The blessed hope of Christ's return.
4. **Revelation 21:1-4** - The promise of a new heaven and new earth.
5. **Romans 8:18-21** - The future glory that will be revealed to us.
### Philippians 4:10-19
1. **2 Corinthians 9:8** - God’s provision for all our needs.
2. **Matthew 6:31-33** - The promise of provision for those who seek God’s kingdom.
3. **1 Timothy 6:17** - Instruction on how to be rich in good deeds rather than loving money.
4. **Acts 4:34-35** - The early church’s sharing of resources to meet needs.
5. **Ephesians 3:20-21** - God’s ability to provide beyond what we ask or think.
These cross-references should provide a deeper understanding of each passage while highlighting their connections to the broader themes found in Scripture.
### Philippians 1:1-11
1. **Acts 16:11-15** - The founding of the Philippian church, focusing on Lydia's conversion.
2. **2 Corinthians 1:24** - Paul's relationship with the church and his desire for their joy.
3. **Colossians 1:3-5** - Thankfulness for fellow believers, emphasizing hope and love.
4. **1 Thessalonians 1:2-3** - Example of thanking God for a community of faith and their work of faith.
5. **Ephesians 1:15-16** - A prayer of thanksgiving for believers and their spiritual growth.
### Philippians 1:12-14
1. **2 Timothy 2:9** - Paul's imprisonment and the propagation of the Gospel through his suffering.
2. **Acts 28:30-31** - Paul's boldness in preaching during his imprisonment.
3. **Romans 8:28** - Assurance that all things work together for good for those who love God.
4. **1 Peter 3:13-17** - Encouragement to be bold and give a defense for the faith amid suffering.
5. **Philippians 4:22** - Even in chains, the Gospel reaches others, including members of Caesar’s household.
### Philippians 2:5-11
1. **Isaiah 45:23** - Every knee bows to God, relating to Christ's lordship.
2. **Hebrews 1:3** - The supremacy of Christ and His role in redemption.
3. **Romans 14:11** - Every knee will bow before God, connecting to the acknowledgement of Christ.
4. **Colossians 1:15-20** - Christ’s preeminence and His role in creation and redemption.
5. **John 1:14** - The incarnation of Christ and His glory as the Son of God.
### Philippians 3:1-11 (Paul's Past)
1. **Galatians 1:13-14** - Paul's former life in Judaism and his zealousness.
2. **Acts 22:3-5** - Paul's background and education in Jewish law.
3. **Romans 7:9-11** - Paul’s struggle with the law and sin before conversion.
4. **Matthew 5:20** - The call for a righteousness that exceeds that of the Pharisees.
5. **1 Timothy 1:12-16** - Paul’s past and God's grace in his transformation.
### Philippians 3:12-16 (Paul's Present)
1. **1 Corinthians 9:24-27** - Running the race of faith and aiming for the prize.
2. **Hebrews 12:1-2** - Encouragement to run with endurance the race set before us.
3. **2 Timothy 4:7-8** - Paul reflecting on his faith and the crown of righteousness awaiting him.
4. **Acts 20:24** - Paul’s commitment to finish his ministry.
5. **Colossians 3:1-2** - The call to set our minds on heavenly things.
### Philippians 3:17-21 (Paul's Future)
1. **1 Thessalonians 4:13-18** - The hope of Christ's return and resurrection.
2. **2 Corinthians 5:1-4** - Our future hope of a heavenly dwelling.
3. **Titus 2:13** - The blessed hope of Christ's return.
4. **Revelation 21:1-4** - The promise of a new heaven and new earth.
5. **Romans 8:18-21** - The future glory that will be revealed to us.
### Philippians 4:10-19
1. **2 Corinthians 9:8** - God’s provision for all our needs.
2. **Matthew 6:31-33** - The promise of provision for those who seek God’s kingdom.
3. **1 Timothy 6:17** - Instruction on how to be rich in good deeds rather than loving money.
4. **Acts 4:34-35** - The early church’s sharing of resources to meet needs.
5. **Ephesians 3:20-21** - God’s ability to provide beyond what we ask or think.
These cross-references should provide a deeper understanding of each passage while highlighting their connections to the broader themes found in Scripture.