Philippians (KJV)
4 chapters · 104 verses. Choose a chapter to read it in the King James Version.
About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is a warm letter of thanks and encouragement written from prison, urging joy, humility, and steadfastness. It points to Christ's self-giving example and the surpassing worth of knowing him.
- Genre
- Epistle
- Author
- The apostle Paul
- First audience
- The church in Philippi
How to read it: Read with its setting in mind — joy written from prison; follow the personal, affectionate tone and its call to Christlike humility.
It opens: “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:” (Philippians 1:1)
Chapters
Key verses in Philippians
The verses of Philippians that the rest of Scripture cross-references most often.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Read Philippians with a guide
- Philippians: Joy in Every Season7 days through Paul's letter of joyAll 7 days in Philippians
- New Believer: Your First 30 Days30 days on the first steps of following Jesus2 of 30 days in Philippians
- 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting21 days on humility, prayer and seeking God1 of 21 days in Philippians
- Anxiety & Peace7 days of God's peace in worry1 of 7 days in Philippians
- Ascension: He Reigns7 days on the risen Jesus who reigns1 of 7 days in Philippians
- Conflict in the Church7 days on disagreement, peacemaking and unity1 of 7 days in Philippians