TOPICAL BIBLE
Zeal, Religious
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Philippians 1:15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.Philippians 1:16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.Philippians 1:17The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.Philippians 1:18What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,Philippians 1:20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.Philippians 1:22But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.Philippians 1:23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.Philippians 1:24But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.Philippians 1:25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,Philippians 1:28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.Philippians 2:15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the worldPhilippians 2:16as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.Philippians 2:22But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.Philippians 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.Philippians 2:30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.Philippians 3:4though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:Philippians 3:5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;Philippians 3:6as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.Philippians 3:7But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.Philippians 3:8More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain ChristPhilippians 3:9and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.Philippians 3:10I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,Philippians 3:11and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.Philippians 3:12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Philippians 3:13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,Philippians 3:14I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.Philippians 3:15All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.Philippians 3:17Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.Philippians 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,Philippians 4:3Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.Philippians 4:11I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.Philippians 4:12I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.Philippians 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.Colossians 1:7You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.Colossians 1:29To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.Colossians 2:1For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.Colossians 4:7Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.Colossians 4:8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.Colossians 4:9With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.Colossians 4:10My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.Colossians 4:11Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.1 Thessalonians 1:2We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers1 Thessalonians 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.1 Thessalonians 1:4Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.1 Thessalonians 1:6And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.1 Thessalonians 1:7As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.1 Thessalonians 1:8For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.1 Thessalonians 2:2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.1 Thessalonians 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.1 Thessalonians 2:4Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!1 Thessalonians 2:6Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.1 Thessalonians 2:8We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.