Laws in the Letter to the Philippians

Letter of Paul to the Philippians, New Testament letter written by Paul the Apostle, while he was in prison (probably at Rome about AD 62), and addressed to the Christian congregation he had established in Macedonia. Apprehensive that his execution was close at hand, yet hoping somehow to visit the Philippians again, Paul explains that he was imprisoned for preaching the gospel of Christ. Though he welcomes death for Jesus' sake, he is equally concerned to continue his apostolate. Paul exhorts his readers to remain steadfast in their faith and to imitate the humility of Christ, who "emptied himself" and "became obedient unto death, even death on a cross" (2:7–8). Exegetes generally believe that this much-quoted passage was taken from an early Christian hymn. Paul further urges the Philippians to work out their "own salvation with fear and trembling" (2:12), words often cited by theologians in discussing the role of free will in gaining personal salvation." – Encyclopaedia Britannica

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 2:5

It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. – Philippians 2:13

Do all things without murmurings and disputing: that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; holding forth the word of life – Philippians 2:14‑16

This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13‑14

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you – Philippians 3:15

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. – Philippians 4:4

Let your moderation be known unto all men. – Philippians 4:5

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6‑7

Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. – Philippians 4:8

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. – Philippians 4:13

God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19

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