Philippians 1:13 Cross References

Philippians 1:13

13: For everyone here, including all the soldiers in the palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ.

And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.

It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God, both when I was in prison and when I was out, defending the truth and telling others the Good News.

I am in chains now for preaching this message as God's ambassador. But pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

For the next two years, Paul lived in his own rented house. He welcomed all who visited him,

Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.
Instead, be very glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterward you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory when it is displayed to all the world.
Be happy if you are insulted for being a Christian, for then the glorious Spirit of God will come upon you.
If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people's affairs.
But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his wonderful name!

When he visited us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, "The Holy Spirit declares, 'So shall the owner of this belt be bound by the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem and turned over to the Romans.'"
When we heard this, we who were traveling with him, as well as the local believers, begged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.
But he said, "Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! For I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but also to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus."

Paul replied, "Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains."

I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could tell you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel--the Messiah--has already come."

Don't forget to pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to preach about his secret plan--that Christ is also for you Gentiles. That is why I am here in chains.
Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.
Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
Tychicus, a much loved brother, will tell you how I am getting along. He is a faithful helper who serves the Lord with me.

except that the Holy Spirit has told me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead.
But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus--the work of telling others the Good News about God's wonderful kindness and love.

And all the other Christians send their greetings, too, especially those who work in Caesar's palace.

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

As they talked it over they agreed, "This man hasn't done anything worthy of death or imprisonment."

Three days after Paul's arrival, he called together the local Jewish leaders. He said to them, "Brothers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Roman government, even though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors.

And now the word of the Lord is ringing out from you to people everywhere, even beyond Greece, for wherever we go we find people telling us about your faith in God. We don't need to tell them about it,
for they themselves keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve the true and living God.

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