Philippians 1:7

The Passion Translation

It’s no wonder I pray with such confidence, since you have a permanent place in my heart! You have remained partners with me in the wonderful grace of God even though I’m here in chains for standing up for the truth of the gospel.

Cross References

Acts 20:23

Yet I know that the Holy Spirit warns me in town after town, saying, ‘Chains and afflictions are prepared for you.’

Acts 21:33

The commander arrested him and ordered that he be bound with two chains. He then asked, “Who is he and what has he done wrong?”

1 Corinthians 13:7

Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others. Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up.

1 Corinthians 9:23

I’ve done all this so that I would become God’s partner for the sake of the gospel.

2 Corinthians 3:2

For your very lives are our “letters of recommendation,” permanently engraved on our hearts, recognized and read by everybody.

2 Corinthians 7:3

I’m not saying this to condemn you, for I already told you that we carry you permanently in our hearts—and you’ll stay there throughout our lives, for we will live together and die together.

Galatians 5:6

When you’re joined to the Anointed One, circumcision and religious obligations can benefit you nothing. All that matters now is living in the faith that works and expresses itself through love.

Ephesians 3:1

Beloved friends, because of my love for Jesus Christ, I am now his prisoner for the sake of all of you who are not Jews,

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your divine calling.

Ephesians 6:20

Yes, pray that I may preach the wonderful news of God’s kingdom with bold freedom at every opportunity. Even though I am chained as a prisoner, I am his ambassador.

Philippians 1:12

I want you to know, dear ones, what has happened to me has not hindered, but helped my ministry of preaching the gospel, causing it to expand and spread to many people.

Philippians 1:13

For now the elite Roman guards and government officials overseeing my imprisonment have plainly recognized that I am here because of my love for the Anointed One.

Philippians 1:14

And what I’m going through has actually caused many believers to become even more courageous in the Lord and to be bold and passionate to preach the Word of God, all because of my chains.

Philippians 1:5

and our enduring partnership that began the first time I presented to you the gospel.

Philippians 2:22

You already know about his excellent reputation, since he has served alongside me as a loyal son in the work of ministry.

Philippians 4:14

You’ve so graciously provided for my essential needs during this season of difficulty.

Philippians 4:15

For I want you to know that the Philippian church was the only church that supported me in the beginning as I went out to preach the gospel. You were the only church that sowed into me financially,

Philippians 4:3

I would like my dear friend and burden-bearer to help resolve this issue, for both women have diligently labored with me for the prize and helped in spreading the revelation of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers. All of their names are written in the Book of Life.

Colossians 4:18

Now finally, I, Paul, write this with my own handwriting, and I send my loving greetings to you! Remember me in my imprisonment. May the blessings of God’s grace overwhelm you! Love in Christ, Paul

Colossians 4:3

And please pray for me, that God will open a door of opportunity for us to preach the revelation of the mystery of Christ, for whose sake I am imprisoned.

1 Thessalonians 5:5

For you are all children of the light and children of the day. We don’t belong to the night nor to darkness.

2 Timothy 1:8

So never be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor be embarrassed over my imprisonment, but overcome every evil by the revelation of the power of God!

2 Timothy 2:9

This is the reason I am persecuted and imprisoned by evildoers, enduring the suffering of these chains—but the Word of God can never be chained!

Philemon 1:13

I would have preferred to keep him at my side so that he could take your place as my helper during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel.

Hebrews 3:1

And so, dear brothers and sisters, you are now made holy, and each of you is invited to the feast of your heavenly calling. So fasten your thoughts fully onto Jesus, whom we embrace as our Apostle and King-Priest.

1 Peter 4:13

Instead, continue to rejoice, for you, in a measure, have shared in the sufferings of the Anointed One so that you can share in the revelation of his glory and celebrate with even greater gladness!

1 Peter 5:1

Now, I encourage you as an elder, an eyewitness of the sufferings of Christ, and one who shares in the glory that is about to be unveiled. I urge my fellow elders among you

2 Peter 1:13

And as long as I live I will continue to awaken you with this reminder,

1 John 3:14

Yet we can be assured that we have been translated from spiritual death into spiritual life because we love the family of believers. A loveless life remains spiritually dead.