Philippians 1:27

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Philippians 1:25–29 · Berean Standard Bible

25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

26 so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.

29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

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For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

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Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.

Philippians 3:20

But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians 3:21

who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

1 Thessalonians 2:12

encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

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not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.

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Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 1:6

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

2 Peter 1:7

and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

2 Peter 1:8

For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:9

But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

2 Peter 3:11

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

Romans 1:9

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

Romans 1:16

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Romans 15:16

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:29

I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:4

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

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Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

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which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:24

And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

Ephesians 1:15

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

Colossians 1:4

because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

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because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

3 John 1:3

For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Philippians 2:1

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

Philippians 2:2

then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

Psalms 122:3

Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,

Psalms 133:1

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

Matthew 12:25

Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.

1 Corinthians 1:10

I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Do everything in love.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Jeremiah 32:39

I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

John 17:20

I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,

John 17:21

that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

Acts 2:46

With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 4:32

The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

Romans 12:4

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,

Romans 12:5

so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

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The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.

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For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

1 Corinthians 12:14

For the body does not consist of one part, but of many.

1 Corinthians 12:15

If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.

1 Corinthians 12:16

And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.

1 Corinthians 12:17

If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?

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But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.

1 Corinthians 12:19

If they were all one part, where would the body be?

1 Corinthians 12:20

As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

1 Corinthians 12:21

The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”

1 Corinthians 12:22

On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

1 Corinthians 12:23

and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

1 Corinthians 12:24

whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,

1 Corinthians 12:25

so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:29

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

1 Corinthians 12:30

Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?

1 Corinthians 12:31

But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

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and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

Ephesians 4:5

one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

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one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

James 3:18

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Jude 1:3

Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.

Proverbs 22:23

for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

Acts 24:24

After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

Romans 1:5

Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Romans 10:8

But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Ephesians 1:13

And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

1 Timothy 1:11

that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

1 Timothy 1:19

holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.