Philippians 2:1 “Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from…”

Philippians 2:1

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

World English Bible

If therefore there is any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion,

American Standard Version

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,

Geneva Bible 1599

If there be therfore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of loue, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any compassion and mercie,

Darby Translation

If then [there be] any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of [the] Spirit, if any bowels and compassions,

Young's Literal Translation

If, then, any exhortation [is] in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

Bible in Basic English

If then there is any comfort in Christ, any help given by love, any uniting of hearts in the Spirit, any loving mercies and pity,

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Cross references

“any consolation”

John 17:13 Philippians 3:3 John 14:18 John 14:27 John 16:22–24 1 Corinthians 15:31

John 17:13 · BSB

But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.

Philippians 3:3 · BSB

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

John 14:18 · BSB

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

John 14:27 · BSB

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 16:22–24 · BSB

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

1 Corinthians 15:31 · BSB

I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.

“if any comfort”

1 John 4:12 Psalm 133:1 Colossians 2:2 Galatians 5:22 Acts 4:32 Ephesians 4:30–32

1 John 4:12 · BSB

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us.

Psalm 133:1 · BSB

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

Colossians 2:2 · BSB

that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Acts 4:32 · BSB

The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

Ephesians 4:30–32 · BSB

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

“if any fellowship”

2 Corinthians 13:14 1 Corinthians 12:13 Ephesians 2:18–22 Galatians 4:6 1 John 3:24 Romans 8:9–16

2 Corinthians 13:14 · BSB

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

1 Corinthians 12:13 · BSB

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Ephesians 2:18–22 · BSB

For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Galatians 4:6 · BSB

And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

1 John 3:24 · BSB

Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.

Romans 8:9–16 · BSB

You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

“if any bowels”

Colossians 3:12 Philippians 1:8

Colossians 3:12 · BSB

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Philippians 1:8 · BSB

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

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