Philippians 2:12

New American Bible - revised edition

So then, my beloved, obedient as you have always been, not only when I am present but all the more now when I am absent, work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Cross References

Ezra 10:3

Let us therefore enter into a covenant before our God to dismiss all our foreign wives and the children born of them, in keeping with what you, my lord, advise, and those who are in dread of the commandments of our God. Let it be done according to the law!

Psalm 119:120

My flesh shudders with dread of you; I fear your judgments.

Psalm 2:11

Serve the Lord with fear; exult with trembling, Accept correction lest he become angry and you perish along the way when his anger suddenly blazes up. Blessed are all who take refuge in him!

Proverbs 10:16

The labor of the just leads to life, the gains of the wicked, to futility.

Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.

Isaiah 66:2

My hand made all these things when all of them came to be—oracle of the Lord. This is the one whom I approve: the afflicted one, crushed in spirit, who trembles at my word.

Isaiah 66:5

Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word! Your kin who hate you and cast you out because of my name say, “May the Lord show his glory, that we may see your joy”; but they shall be put to shame.

Matthew 11:12

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.

Acts 16:29

He asked for a light and rushed in and, trembling with fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas.

Acts 9:6

Now get up and go into the city and you will be told what you must do.”

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 2:3

I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling,

1 Corinthians 4:14

I am writing you this not to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his heart goes out to you all the more, as he remembers the obedience of all of you, when you received him with fear and trembling.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, be obedient to your human masters with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ,

Philippians 1:27

Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear news of you, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind struggling together for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 1:29

For to you has been granted, for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him but also to suffer for him.

Philippians 1:5

because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now.

Philippians 1:6

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:19

I hope, in the Lord Jesus, to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be heartened by hearing news of you.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved.

Philippians 4:15

You Philippians indeed know that at the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in an account of giving and receiving, except you alone.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father,

2 Timothy 2:10

Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us

Hebrews 4:1

Therefore, let us be on our guard while the promise of entering into his rest remains, that none of you seem to have failed.

Hebrews 4:11

Therefore, let us strive to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall after the same example of disobedience.

Hebrews 5:9

and when he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and sojourners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against the soul.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and to the day of eternity. [Amen.]