Philippians 4:1

Because of this hope, Paul lovingly calls the Philippians to stand firm in the Lord. They are his joy and crown, and steadfastness is their fitting response.

Cross-references · 34

• Phil 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
• 1 Cor 16:13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
• Ps 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
• Phil 2:16as 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.
• 1 Cor 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
• John 15:3–4You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
• Phil 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• Heb 10:23Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
• Rom 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
• Jude 1:24–25Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
• John 8:31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
• 1 Th 2:19–20After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
• Eph 6:10–18Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
• 2 Tim 2:1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
• Acts 2:42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
• Ps 125:1A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
• Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
• Phil 3:20–21But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
• Phil 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
• 2 Cor 1:14as you have already understood us in part, so that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.
• Jude 1:20–21But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
• Gal 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
• Col 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
• 2 Pet 3:11–14Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
• 2 Th 2:15Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
• Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
• Heb 3:14We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
• Rev 3:10–11Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
• 1 Th 3:8–9For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
• 2 Pet 3:17Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
• Heb 4:14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.
• Heb 10:35–36So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
• Matt 10:22You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
• 1 Th 3:13so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

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