Philippians 1:28 Cross References

Philippians 1:28

28: Don't be intimidated by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself.

2 Timothy 1:7

  1. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
  2. So you must never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, either, even though I'm in prison for Christ. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the proclamation of the Good News.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

  1. But God will use this persecution to show his justice. For he will make you worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering,
  2. and in his justice he will punish those who persecute you.

Matthew 10:28

  1. "Don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

2 Timothy 2:11

  1. This is a true saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him.
  2. If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us.

1 Peter 4:12

  1. Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.
  2. 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.
  3. Be happy if you are insulted for being a Christian, for then the glorious Spirit of God will come upon you.

Romans 8:17

  1. And since we are his children, we will share his treasures--for everything God gives to his Son, Christ, is ours, too. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.

Matthew 5:10

  1. God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
  2. "God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers.
  3. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too.

Isaiah 12:2

  1. See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The LORD GOD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

Isaiah 51:7

  1. "Listen to me, you who know right from wrong and cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people's scorn or their slanderous talk.

Hebrews 13:6

  1. That is why we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

Isaiah 51:12

  1. "I, even I, am the one who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere humans, who wither like the grass and disappear?

Psalms 68:19

  1. Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.
  2. Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign LORD rescues us from death.

Luke 3:6

  1. And then all people will see the salvation sent from God.'"

Luke 12:4

  1. "Dear friends, don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill the body; they cannot do any more to you.
  2. But I'll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill people and then throw them into hell.
  3. "What is the price of five sparrows? A couple of pennies? Yet God does not forget a single one of them.
  4. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.

Luke 21:12

  1. "But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into synagogues and prisons, and you will be accused before kings and governors of being my followers.
  2. This will be your opportunity to tell them about me.
  3. So don't worry about how to answer the charges against you,
  4. for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply!
  5. Even those closest to you--your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends--will betray you. And some of you will be killed.

Revelation 2:10

  1. Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil will throw some of you into prison and put you to the test. You will be persecuted for 'ten days.' Remain faithful even when facing death, and I will give you the crown of life.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

  1. You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. Yet our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, even though we were surrounded by many who opposed us.

Acts 4:19

  1. But Peter and John replied, "Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?
  2. We cannot stop telling about the wonderful things we have seen and heard."
  3. The council then threatened them further, but they finally let them go because they didn't know how to punish them without starting a riot. For everyone was praising God
  4. for this miraculous sign--the healing of a man who had been lame for more than forty years.
  5. As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.

Genesis 49:18

  1. I trust in you for salvation, O LORD!

Acts 28:28

  1. So I want you to realize that this salvation from God is also available to the Gentiles, and they will accept it."

Psalms 50:23

  1. But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God."

Acts 5:40

  1. The council accepted his advice. They called in the apostles and had them flogged. Then they ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus, and they let them go.
  2. The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.
  3. And every day, in the Temple and in their homes, they continued to teach and preach this message: "The Messiah you are looking for is Jesus."
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