Philippians

Question 1

Philippians 1:1-2 NASB

Answer 1

Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Question 2

Philippians 1:3-5 NASB

Answer 2

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

Question 3

Philippians 1:6-7 NASB

Answer 3

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.

Question 4

Philippians 1:8-10 NASB

Answer 4

For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ;

Question 5

Philippians 1:11 NASB

Answer 5

having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Question 6

Philippians 1:12 NASB

Answer 6

Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel,

Question 7

Philippians 1:13 NASB

Answer 7

so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else,

Question 8

Philippians 1:14 NASB

Answer 8

and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.

Question 9

Philippians 1:15-16 NASB

Answer 9

Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

Question 10

Philippians 1:17 NASB

Answer 10

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.

Question 11

Philippians 1:18 NASB

Answer 11

What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice.

Question 12

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬ NASB

Answer 12

for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ

Question 13

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬ NASB

Answer 13

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

Question 14

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭21-22‬ NASB

Answer 14

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose.

Question 15

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭23-24‬ NASB

Answer 15

But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.

Question 16

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭25-26‬ NASB

Answer 16

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.

Question 17

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭27-28‬ NASB

Answer 17

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; in no way alarmed by your opponents-which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God.

Question 18

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭29-30‬ NASB

Answer 18

For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Question 18

Philippians 2:1-2

Answer 18

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

Question 19

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4-5‬ NASB

Answer 19

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.

Question 20

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6-7‬ NASB

Answer 20

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Question 22

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ NASB

Answer 22

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

Question 23

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭17, 19‬ NASB

Answer 23

Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Question 24

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭11-13‬ NASB

Answer 24

Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.