Philippians 2:12

The Passion Translation

My beloved ones, just like you’ve always listened to everything I’ve taught you in the past, I’m asking you now to keep following my instructions as though I were right there with you. Now you must continue to make this new life fully manifested as you live in the holy awe of God—which brings you trembling into his presence.

Cross References

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles in holy awe of you, leaving me speechless, for I’m frightened of your righteous judgments.

Psalm 2:11

Serve and worship the awe-inspiring God. Recognize his greatness and bow before him, trembling with reverence in his presence.

Proverbs 10:16

The lovers of God earn their wages for a life of righteousness, but the wages of the wicked are squandered on a life of sin.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker wants it all and ends up with nothing, but the hard worker ends up with all that he longed for.

Isaiah 66:2

My hand made these things so they all belong to me,” declares Yahweh. “But there is one my eyes are drawn to: the humble one, the tender one, the trembling one who lives in awe of all I say.

Isaiah 66:5

Hear the words of Yahweh, you who tremble at what he says: “Shame on your own people, who reject you and hate you, claiming they do it for my sake. For they mock you, saying, ‘May Yahweh be glorified; let us see you rejoice.’ ”

Matthew 11:12

From the moment John stepped onto the scene until now, the realm of heaven’s kingdom is bursting forth, and passionate people have taken hold of its power.

Matthew 11:29

Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.

Acts 16:29

The jailer called for a light. When he saw that they were still in their cells, he rushed in and fell trembling at their feet.

Romans 2:7

For those living in constant goodness and doing what pleases him, seeking an unfading glory and honor and imperishable virtue, will experience eternal life.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So now, beloved ones, stand firm, stable, and enduring. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures.

1 Corinthians 2:3

I stood before you feeling inadequate, filled with reverence for God, and trembling under the sense of the importance of my words.

1 Corinthians 4:14

I’m not writing this to embarrass you or to shame you, but to correct you as the children I love.

2 Corinthians 7:15

His affection toward you has grown as he remembers your obedience and how warmly you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Ephesians 6:5

Those who are employed should listen to their employers and obey their instructions with great respect and honor. Serve them with humility in your hearts as though you were working for the Master.

Philippians 1:27

Whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the gospel of Christ. Then when I come to see you, or hear good reports of you, I’ll know that you stand united in one Spirit and one passion—celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel.

Philippians 1:29

For God has graciously given you the privilege not only to believe in Christ, but also to suffer for him.

Philippians 1:5

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

Philippians 1:6

I pray with great faith for you, because I’m fully convinced that the One who began this gracious work in you will faithfully continue the process of maturing you until the unveiling of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Philippians 2:19

Yet I’m trusting in our Lord Jesus that I may send Timothy to you soon, so I can be refreshed when I find out how you’re doing.

Philippians 4:1

My dear and precious friends, whom I deeply love, you have truly become my glorious joy and crown of reward. Now arise in the fullness of your union with our Lord.

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,

1 Thessalonians 1:3

For we remember before our God and Father how you put your faith into practice, how your love motivates you to serve others, and how unrelenting is your hope-filled patience in our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:10

I endure all these hardships for the benefit of the chosen ones in Christ so that they may also discover the overcoming life that is in Jesus Christ, and experience a glory that lasts forever!

Hebrews 12:1

As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us.

Hebrews 4:1

Now the promise of entering into God’s rest is still for us today. So we must be extremely careful to ensure that we all embrace the fullness of that promise and not fail to experience it.

Hebrews 4:11

So then we must be eager to experience this faith-rest life, so that no one falls short by following the same pattern of doubt and unbelief.

Hebrews 5:9

And after being proven perfect in this way he has now become the source of eternal salvation to all those who listen to him and obey.

1 Peter 2:11

My divinely loved friends, since you are resident aliens and foreigners in this world, I appeal to you to divorce yourselves from the evil desires that wage war within you.

2 Peter 3:18

But continue to grow and increase in God’s grace and intimacy with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May he receive all the glory both now and until the day eternity begins. Amen!