New Testament

Pauline Epistles

The Book of Philippians

Name: Philippians - King James Version
Author: Paul

The Epistle to the Philippians is a letter of joy, encouragement, and perseverance written by Paul while imprisoned. Despite difficult circumstances, Paul repeatedly calls believers to rejoice in Christ.

Paul emphasizes humility and unity, pointing to Jesus as the supreme example of self-sacrificial obedience. Christ's humility and exaltation demonstrate that true greatness comes through service and submission to God.

The letter encourages believers to remain steadfast in faith, pressing forward toward spiritual maturity and trusting God in every circumstance. Paul also speaks openly about contentment, explaining that joy is rooted in Christ, not external conditions.

Philippians blends deep theology with personal warmth, offering encouragement for believers facing hardship.

Overall, Philippians teaches that joy, humility, and perseverance flow from a life centered on Christ.

Philippians teaches:

•Joy is found in Christ, not circumstances
•Humility reflects Christ's example
•Faith endures through hardship.

Author

Paul

Written

61-62 AD

Chapters

Characters in Philippians

Paul

Apostle to the Gentiles

Eve

The Mother of All Living

Eli

The Priest Who Lost His House

Key Themes in Philippians

What Philippians Teaches About Joy

What Philippians Teaches About Humility

What Philippians Teaches About Contentment

What Philippians Teaches About Christ's Example

Verse Commentaries in Philippians

Philippians 1:6

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good wo…"

Philippians 1:21

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.…"

Philippians 2:2

"Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being o…"

Philippians 2:3-4

"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of m…"

Philippians 2:3

"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of m…"

Philippians 2:4

"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things…"

Philippians 2:5-8

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in…"

Philippians 2:5

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:…"

Philippians 2:6

"Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with…"

Philippians 2:7

"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a ser…"

Philippians 2:8

"And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became ob…"

Philippians 2:9-11

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which…"

Philippians 2:9

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which…"

Philippians 2:10-11

"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, …"

Philippians 2:10

"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, …"

Philippians 2:11

"And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the…"

Philippians 3:13-14

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I…"

Philippians 3:14

"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Ch…"

Philippians 4:6-7

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication …"

Philippians 4:6

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication …"

Philippians 4:7

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your…"

Philippians 4:8

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are h…"

Philippians 4:9

"Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and…"

Philippians 4:12

"I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where an…"

Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.…"

Philippians 4:14

"Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my aff…"

Philippians 4:19

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory…"

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Book of Philippians was written by Paul, approximately 61-62 AD.

The Book of Philippians contains 4 chapters and is part of the New Testament.

The key themes of Philippians include: Joy, Humility, Contentment, Christ's Example.

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