Philippians 1:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:3

I am not saying this to be hard on you. But, as I have said before, you will always be in our thoughts, whether we live or die.

Philippians 1:5

This is because you have taken part with me in spreading the good news from the first day you heard about it.

2 Timothy 2:9

And because of this message, I am locked up in jail and treated like a criminal. But God's good news isn't locked in jail,

Colossians 4:18

I am signing this letter myself: PAUL. Don't forget that I am in jail. I pray that God will be kind to you.

Philippians 4:14

It was good of you to help me when I was having such a hard time.

Ephesians 6:20

I was sent to do this work, and this is the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

Ephesians 3:1

Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so I could help you Gentiles.

Acts 20:23

In every city I visit, I am told by the Holy Spirit that I will be put in jail and will be in trouble in Jerusalem.

1 John 3:14

Our love for each other proves we have gone from death to life. But if you don't love each other, you are still under the power of death.

2 Peter 1:13

In fact, I think I should keep on reminding you until I leave this body.

1 Peter 4:13

Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return.

Hebrews 3:1

My friends, God has chosen you to be his holy people. So think about Jesus, the one we call our apostle and high priest!

2 Timothy 1:8

Don't be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail for serving him. Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news.

1 Thessalonians 5:5

You belong to the light and live in the day. We don't live in the night or belong to the dark.

Colossians 4:3

Be sure to pray that God will make a way for us to spread his message and explain the mystery about Christ, even though I am in jail for doing this.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I beg you to live in a way that is worthy of the people God has chosen to be his own.

Galatians 5:6

If you are a follower of Christ Jesus, it makes no difference whether you are circumcised or not. All that matters is your faith that makes you love others.

2 Corinthians 3:2

But you are our letter, and you are in our hearts for everyone to read and understand.

1 Corinthians 13:7

Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.

1 Corinthians 9:23

I do all this for the good news, because I want to share in its blessings.

Acts 21:33

The army commander went over and arrested him and had him bound with two chains. Then he tried to find out who Paul was and what he had done.

1 Peter 5:1

Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

Philippians 1:12

My dear friends, I want you to know that what has happened to me has helped to spread the good news.

Philippians 1:13

The Roman guards and all the others know I am here in jail because I serve Christ.

Philippians 1:14

Now most of the Lord's followers have become brave and are fearlessly telling the message.

Philippians 2:22

But you know what kind of person Timothy is. He has worked with me like a son in spreading the good news.

Philippians 4:3

And, my true partner, I ask you to help them. These women have worked together with me and with Clement and with the others in spreading the good news. Their names are now written in the book of life.

Philippians 4:15

My friends at Philippi, you remember what it was like when I started preaching the good news in Macedonia. After I left there, you were the only church that became my partner by giving blessings and by receiving them in return.

Philemon 1:13

I would like to keep him here with me, where he could take your place in helping me while I am here in prison for preaching the good news.