Philippians 3:16 Cross References

Philippians 3:16

16: But we must be sure to obey the truth we have learned already.

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him.

Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly and turn to me again. Unless you do, I will come upon you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.

But I have this complaint against you. You don't love me or each other as you did at first!
Look how far you have fallen from your first love! Turn back to me again and work as you did at first. If you don't, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.

May God's mercy and peace be upon all those who live by this principle. They are the new people of God.

And a righteous person will live by faith. But I will have no pleasure in anyone who turns away."
But we are not like those who turn their backs on God and seal their fate. We have faith that assures our salvation.

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other--each with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other.

But whatever happens to me, you must live in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ, as citizens of heaven. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing side by side, fighting together for the Good News.

You were getting along so well. Who has interfered with you to hold you back from following the truth?

Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!

And now I want to plead with those two women, Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement.

He is especially hard on those who follow their own evil, lustful desires and who despise authority. These people are proud and arrogant, daring even to scoff at the glorious ones without so much as trembling.
But the angels, even though they are far greater in power and strength than these false teachers, never speak out disrespectfully against the glorious ones.
These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, who are born to be caught and killed. They laugh at the terrifying powers they know so little about, and they will be destroyed along with them.
Their destruction is their reward for the harm they have done. They love to indulge in evil pleasures in broad daylight. They are a disgrace and a stain among you. They revel in deceitfulness while they feast with you.
They commit adultery with their eyes, and their lust is never satisfied. They make a game of luring unstable people into sin. They train themselves to be greedy; they are doomed and cursed.

Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to him.
Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people.
Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes--these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is really an idolater who worships the things of this world.
Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him.

Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one heart and purpose.

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