Philippians 2:1

Christian Unity and Christ’s Humility

2:1 Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

Isaiah 16:11

16:11 So my heart constantly sighs for Moab, like the strumming of a harp,

my inner being sighs for Kir Hareseth.

63:15 Look down from heaven and take notice,

from your holy, majestic palace!

Where are your zeal and power?

Do not hold back your tender compassion!

31:20 Indeed, the people of Israel are my dear children.

They are the children I take delight in.

For even though I must often rebuke them,

I still remember them with fondness.

So I am deeply moved with pity for them

and will surely have compassion on them.

I, the Lord, affirm it!

1:78 Because of our God’s tender mercy

the dawn will break upon us from on high

1:2 like the accounts passed on to us by those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning.

1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.

The Supremacy of Christ

1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,

Exhortation to Unity and Love

3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

1:12 I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you.

1:20 Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,

1:17 Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me.