Philippians 2:12

New International Reader's Version

My dear friends, you have always obeyed God. You obeyed while I was with you. And you have obeyed even more while I am not with you. So continue to work out your own salvation. Do it with fear and trembling.

Cross References

Ezra 10:3

So let’s make a covenant in front of our God. Let’s promise to send away all these women and their children. That’s what you have advised us to do. Those who respect our God’s commands have given us the same advice. We want to do what the Law says.

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws.

Psalm 2:11

Serve the Lord and have respect for him. Celebrate his rule with trembling.

Proverbs 10:16

People who do what is right earn life. But sinners earn sin and death.

Proverbs 13:4

People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the desires of people who work hard are completely satisfied.

Isaiah 66:2

Didn’t I make everything by my power? That is how all things were created,” announces the Lord. “The people I value are not proud. They are sorry for the wrong things they have done. They have great respect for what I say.

Isaiah 66:5

Listen to the word of the Lord. Listen, you who tremble with fear when he speaks. He says, “Some of your own people hate you. They turn their backs on you because you are faithful to me. They make fun of you and say, ‘Let the Lord show his glory by saving you. Then we can see how happy you are.’ But they will be put to shame.

Matthew 11:12

Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been under attack. And violent people are taking hold of it.

Matthew 11:29

Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.

Acts 16:29

The jailer called out for some lights. He rushed in, shaking with fear. He fell down in front of Paul and Silas.

Acts 9:6

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

Romans 2:7

God will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good. They want glory, honor, and life that never ends.

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless.

1 Corinthians 2:3

When I came to you, I was weak and very afraid and trembling all over.

1 Corinthians 4:14

I am not writing this to shame you. You are my dear children, and I want to warn you.

2 Corinthians 7:15

His love for you is even greater when he remembers that you all obeyed his teaching. You received him with fear and trembling.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your masters here on earth. Respect them and honor them with a heart that is true. Obey them just as you would obey Christ.

Philippians 1:27

No matter what happens, live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. Then I will know that you remain strong together in the one Spirit. I will know this if I come and see you or only hear about you. I will know that you work together as one person. I will know that you work to spread the teachings about the good news.

Philippians 1:29

Here is what he has given you to do for Christ. You must not only believe in him. You must also suffer for him.

Philippians 1:5

I am happy because you have joined me in spreading the good news. You have done so from the first day until now.

Philippians 1:6

God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 2:19

I hope to send Timothy to you soon if the Lord Jesus allows it. Then I will be encouraged when I receive news about you.

Philippians 4:1

My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.

Philippians 4:15

And you believers at Philippi know what happened when I left Macedonia. Not one church helped me in the matter of giving and receiving. You were the only one that did. That was in the early days when you first heard the good news.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We remember you when we pray to our God and Father. Your work is produced by your faith. Your service is the result of your love. Your strength to continue comes from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:10

So I put up with everything for the good of God’s chosen people. Then they also can be saved. Christ Jesus saves them. He gives them glory that will last forever.

Hebrews 12:1

A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. And let us keep on running the race marked out for us.

Hebrews 4:1

God’s promise of enjoying his rest still stands. So be careful that none of you fails to receive it.

Hebrews 4:11

So let us make every effort to enjoy that rest. Then no one will die by disobeying as they did.

Hebrews 5:9

In this way he was made perfect. Eternal salvation comes from him. He saves all those who obey him.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, you are outsiders and those who wander in this world. So I’m asking you not to give in to your sinful desires. They fight against your soul.

2 Peter 3:18

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him both now and forever. Amen.