Philippians 2:12
So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;
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In Context
11And that every tongue may give witness that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
13For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure.
Cross References
Ezra 10:3Let us now make an agreement with our God to put away all the wives and all their children, if it seems right to my lord and to those who go in fear of the words of our God; and let it be done in keeping with the law.
Psalms 119:120My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.
Proverbs 13:4The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
Isaiah 66:5Who say, Keep away, do not come near me, for fear that I make you holy: these are a smoke in my nose, a fire burning all day.
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke on you and become like me, for I am gentle and without pride, and you will have rest for your souls;
John 6:27Let your work not be for the food which comes to an end, but for the food which goes on for eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you, for on him has God the Father put his mark.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:2-12
Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5… Read the whole commentary →