Philippians 1:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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 that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Cross References

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.

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 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.

2 Corinthians 3:2

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

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.

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.

Ephesians 3:1

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

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.

Ephesians 6:20

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

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 that 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 1:5

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

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 4:14

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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!

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.

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.

2 Peter 1:13

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

1 John 3:14

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