22. Philippians & Colossians

Question 1

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy [5] because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, [6] being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Answer 1

Philippians 1:4-6

Question 2

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, [10] so that you may be able to DISCERN what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, [11] filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ–to the glory and praise of God.

Answer 2

Philippians 1:9-11

Question 3

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Answer 3

Philippians 1:18

Question 4

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Answer 4

Philippians 1:21

Question 5

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Answer 5

Philippians 1:27a

Question 6

Do everything without complaining or arguing, [15] so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe [16] as you hold out the word of life…

Answer 6

Philippians 2:14-16a

Question 7

Whatever happens … rejoice in the Lord.

Answer 7

Philippians 3:1a NLT

Question 8

What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ–the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.

Answer 8

Philippians 3:8-9

Question 9

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, [14] I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Answer 9

Philippians 3:13b-14

Question 10

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Answer 10

Philippians 3:20

Question 11

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Answer 11

Philippians 4:4

Question 12

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Answer 12

Philippians 4:5

Question 13

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Answer 13

Philippians 4:6-7

Question 14

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.

Answer 14

Philippians 4:8

Question 15

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Answer 15

Philippians 4:9

Question 16

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

Answer 16

Philippians 4:12

Question 17

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Answer 17

Philippians 4:13

Question 18

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Answer 18

Philippians 4:19

Question 19

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this [10] in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, [11] being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully [12] giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

Answer 19

Colossians 1:9-12

Question 20

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this [secret], which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. [28] We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Answer 20

Colossians 1:27-28

Question 21

To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.

Answer 21

Colossians 1:29

Question 22

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, [7] rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

Answer 22

Colossians 2:6-7

Question 23

…in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, [10] and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.

Answer 23

Colossians 2:9-10

Question 24

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Answer 24

Colossians 2:15

Question 25

Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, do you submit to its rules: [21] “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? [22] These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. [23] Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.

Answer 25

Colossians 2:20-23

Question 26

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Answer 26

Colossians 3:1

Question 27

Christ’s resurrection is your resurrection too.

Answer 27

Colossians 3:1a TPT

Question 28

…feast on all the treasures of the heavenly realm and fill your thoughts with heavenly realities, and not with the distractions of the natural realm.

Answer 28

Colossians 3:2 TPT

Question 29

For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

Answer 29

Colossians 3:3

Question 30

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

Answer 30

Colossians 3:5 …greed is idolatry

Question 31

Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices [10] and have put on the new self…

Answer 31

Colossians 3:9-10a

Question 32

…Christ is all, and is in all.

Answer 32

Colossians 3:11b

Question 33

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,…

Answer 33

Colossians 3:15a

Question 34

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Answer 34

Colossians 3:16

Question 35

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

Answer 35

Colossians 3:23

Question 36

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Answer 36

Colossians 4:2

Question 37

Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

Answer 37

Colossians 4:4

Question 38

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Answer 38

Colossians 4:6