Philippians 2:12

New Century Version

My dear friends, you have always obeyed God when I was with you. It is even more important that you obey now while I am away from you. Keep on working to complete your salvation with fear and trembling,

Cross References

Ezra 10:3

Now let us make an agreement before our God. We will send away all these women and their children as you and those who respect the commands of our God advise. Let it be done to obey God’s Teachings.

Psalm 119:120

I shake in fear of you; I respect your laws.

Psalm 2:11

Obey the Lord with great fear. Be happy, but tremble.

Proverbs 10:16

Good people are rewarded with life, but evil people are paid with punishment.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy will not get what they want, but those who work hard will.

Isaiah 66:2

My hand made all things. All things are here because I made them,” says the Lord. “These are the people I am pleased with: those who are not proud or stubborn and who fear my word.

Isaiah 66:5

You people who obey the words of the Lord, listen to what he says: “Your brothers hated you and turned against you because you followed me. Your brothers said, ‘Let the Lord be honored so we may see you rejoice,’ but they will be punished.

Matthew 11:12

Since the time John the Baptist came until now, the kingdom of heaven has been going forward in strength, and people have been trying to take it by force.

Matthew 11:29

Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives.

Acts 16:29

The jailer told someone to bring a light. Then he ran inside and, shaking with fear, fell down before Paul and Silas.

Acts 9:6

Get up now and go into the city. Someone there will tell you what you must do.”

Romans 2:7

Some people, by always continuing to do good, live for God’s glory, for honor, and for life that has no end. God will give them life forever.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Do not let anything move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your work in the Lord is never wasted.

1 Corinthians 2:3

So when I came to you, I was weak and fearful and trembling.

1 Corinthians 4:14

I am not trying to make you feel ashamed. I am writing this to give you a warning as my own dear children.

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his love for you is stronger when he remembers that you were all ready to obey. You welcomed him with respect and fear.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your masters here on earth with fear and respect and from a sincere heart, just as you obey Christ.

Philippians 1:27

Only one thing concerns me: Be sure that you live in a way that brings honor to the Good News of Christ. Then whether I come and visit you or am away from you, I will hear that you are standing strong with one purpose, that you work together as one for the faith of the Good News,

Philippians 1:29

God gave you the honor not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for him, both of which bring glory to Christ.

Philippians 1:5

I thank God for the help you gave me while I preached the Good News—help you gave from the first day you believed until now.

Philippians 1:6

God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.

Philippians 2:19

I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon. I will be happy to learn how you are.

Philippians 4:1

My dear brothers and sisters, I love you and want to see you. You bring me joy and make me proud of you, so stand strong in the Lord as I have told you.

Philippians 4:15

You Philippians remember when I first preached the Good News there. When I left Macedonia, you were the only church that gave me help.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We continually recall before God our Father the things you have done because of your faith and the work you have done because of your love. And we thank him that you continue to be strong because of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:10

So I patiently accept all these troubles so that those whom God has chosen can have the salvation that is in Christ Jesus. With that salvation comes glory that never ends.

Hebrews 12:1

We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back.

Hebrews 4:1

Now, since God has left us the promise that we may enter his rest, let us be very careful so none of you will fail to enter.

Hebrews 4:11

Let us try as hard as we can to enter God’s rest so that no one will fail by following the example of those who refused to obey.

Hebrews 5:9

And because his obedience was perfect, he was able to give eternal salvation to all who obey him.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, you are like foreigners and strangers in this world. I beg you to avoid the evil things your bodies want to do that fight against your soul.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him now and forever! Amen.