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Philippians 2

114 catchwords1317 parallels

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Philippians 2 . 1 , Paul exhorts them to unity , and to all humbleness of mind , by the example of Christ’s humility and exaltation; Philippians 2 . 12 , to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation , that they be as lights to the wicked world , Philippians 2 . 16. and comforts to him their apostle , who is now ready to be offered up to God; Philippians 2 . 19 , He hopes to send Timothy to them , and Epaphroditus also.

Philippians 2:1

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

Philippians 2:1 · BSB

any consolation21 parallels

if any comfort11 parallels

if any fellowship17 parallels

if any bowels2 parallels

Reciprocal32 parallels

Philippians 2:2

then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

Philippians 2:2 · BSB

Fulfil18 parallels

that12 parallels

one accord4 parallels

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Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3 · BSB

nothing18 parallels

but7 parallels

Reciprocal35 parallels

Philippians 2:4

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:4 · BSB

the whole verse14 parallels

Reciprocal12 parallels

Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 2:5 · BSB

the whole verse16 parallels

Reciprocal16 parallels

Philippians 2:6

Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,

Philippians 2:6 · BSB

in21 parallels

thought19 parallels

Reciprocal26 parallels

Philippians 2:7

but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

Philippians 2:7 · BSB

made15 parallels

the form15 parallels

in the7 parallels

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likeness or , habit

Philippians 2:8

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Philippians 2:8 · BSB

in4 parallels

he4 parallels

and became10 parallels

the death10 parallels

Reciprocal28 parallels

Philippians 2:9

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

Philippians 2:9 · BSB

God39 parallels

given5 parallels

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Philippians 2:10

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Philippians 2:10 · BSB

every12 parallels

under5 parallels

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Philippians 2:11

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:11 · BSB

every10 parallels

is Lord13 parallels

to the9 parallels

Reciprocal35 parallels

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12 · BSB

my beloved3 parallels

as ye3 parallels

work20 parallels

own4 parallels

with13 parallels

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Philippians 2:13

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Philippians 2:13 · BSB

God9 parallels

to will19 parallels

good9 parallels

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Philippians 2:14

Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Philippians 2:14 · BSB

without12 parallels

disputings26 parallels

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Philippians 2:15

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

Philippians 2:15 · BSB

blameless9 parallels

and3 parallels

harmless1 parallel

or , sincere

sons10 parallels

rebuke5 parallels

a crooked5 parallels

ye shine4 parallels

or , shine ye

Reciprocal41 parallels

Philippians 2:16

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Philippians 2:16 · BSB

Holding7 parallels

the word7 parallels

that I may3 parallels

that I have5 parallels

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Philippians 2:17

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Philippians 2:17 · BSB

and if8 parallels

the sacrifice6 parallels

I joy3 parallels

Reciprocal31 parallels

offered Gr. poured forth

Philippians 2:18

So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

Philippians 2:18 · BSB

do4 parallels

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Philippians 2:19

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

Philippians 2:19 · BSB

But8 parallels

or , Moreover

to send11 parallels

that I6 parallels

Reciprocal12 parallels

Philippians 2:20

I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

Philippians 2:20 · BSB

I have11 parallels

likeminded2 parallels

or , so dear unto me

Reciprocal5 parallels

Philippians 2:21

For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:21 · BSB

all15 parallels

the5 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

Philippians 2:22

But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

Philippians 2:22 · BSB

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as6 parallels

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Philippians 2:23

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

Philippians 2:23 · BSB

so1 parallel

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Philippians 2:24

And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

Philippians 2:24 · BSB

the whole verse8 parallels

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Philippians 2:25

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

Philippians 2:25 · BSB

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my brother3 parallels

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fellowsoldier3 parallels

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and he2 parallels

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Philippians 2:26

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

Philippians 2:26 · BSB

he longed6 parallels

full8 parallels

ye had8 parallels

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Philippians 2:27

He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

Philippians 2:27 · BSB

nigh8 parallels

but God11 parallels

but on7 parallels

Reciprocal5 parallels

Philippians 2:28

Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

Philippians 2:28 · BSB

ye see9 parallels

and that4 parallels

Reciprocal5 parallels

Philippians 2:29

Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

Philippians 2:29 · BSB

Receive9 parallels

with7 parallels

and3 parallels

hold such in reputation3 parallels

or , honour such

Reciprocal3 parallels

Philippians 2:30

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

Philippians 2:30 · BSB

the work2 parallels

nigh9 parallels

unto4 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web19 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Allusions Philippians 2:10-11 → Isaiah 45:23, Philippians 2:14-15 → Deuteronomy 32:5
Echoes Philippians 2:16 → Isaiah 49:4, Philippians 2:5-11 → Proverbs 3:34, Philippians 2:6-8 → Genesis 1:26-27, Philippians 2:7 → Isaiah 53:12
Trajectories
Absalom (The Rebellious Son), Divine Identity (Deity of Christ), Image of God (Priestly Vocation), Isaac (Child of Promise), Isaiah (Suffering Servant Messenger), Name of God (Revelation of Divine Character), Nimrod (The First Empire Builder), Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory), Saul (Rejected King), Scarlet Wool and Cedar (Purification Bundle), Wilderness Testing (Faith Through Trial)
Chiasms
Shaped Philippians 01:27–02:02, Philippians 02:19–24
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