Author
Paul
Apostle
Written
c. 61 AD
Chapters
4
Audience
The church at Philippi in Macedonia
Paul's greeting and thanksgiving for the Philippians' partnership in the gospel
Chapter 1Read in Bible
Paul reflects on his imprisonment and encourages the church to stand firm in the faith
Chapter 1 → Chapter 12Read in Bible
A call to unity and humility, grounded in the example of Christ's incarnation and self-emptying
Chapter 2 → Chapter 1Read in Bible
Paul commends Timothy and Epaphroditus as faithful servants of the gospel
Chapter 2 → Chapter 19Read in Bible
Paul warns against false teachers and holds up knowing Christ as surpassing all earthly achievement
Chapter 3 → Chapter 1Read in Bible
Exhortations to unity, rejoicing, prayer, and dwelling on whatever is true and noble
Chapter 4 → Chapter 1Read in Bible
Paul expresses gratitude for the Philippians' support and closes with the promise of God's provision
Chapter 4 → Chapter 10Read in Bible
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
Philippians 1:21"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6–7"Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness."
Philippians 2:6–7Philippians is a letter written by the Apostle Paul from prison to the church he founded at Philippi, expressing deep affection and gratitude for their partnership in the gospel. Paul urges the believers toward unity, humility, and joy in all circumstances, using Christ's own self-emptying as the supreme model of humble service. The letter is theologically rich, containing the celebrated 'Christ hymn' (2:6–11) and emphasizing that true contentment and peace are found only in Christ.