Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Cross References (40)

  • 2 Peter 1:5–10 (80)

    For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

  • Luke 13:23–24 (59)

    “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58 (55)

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that

  • Hebrews 4:11 (51)

    Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disob

  • 1 Peter 2:11 (41)

    Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.

  • Philippians 3:13–14 (34)

    Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and strai

  • John 6:27–29 (31)

    Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For o

  • Matthew 11:29 (31)

    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

  • Isaiah 66:2 (26)

    Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem:

  • Galatians 6:7–9 (25)

    Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

  • Philippians 1:27 (24)

    Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only he

  • Romans 13:11–14 (20)

    And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is ne

  • Hebrews 5:9 (20)

    And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him

  • 2 Peter 3:18 (19)

    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of

  • Hebrews 12:28–29 (18)

    Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably

  • Proverbs 13:4 (17)

    The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

  • Hebrews 4:1 (15)

    Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fal

  • 2 Timothy 2:10 (14)

    For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Chri

  • Hebrews 12:1 (14)

    Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin th

  • Psalms 119:120 (12)

    My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.

  • Romans 2:7 (12)

    To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

  • Philippians 4:1 (12)

    Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my belo

  • Hebrews 6:10–11 (12)

    For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to t

  • Psalms 2:11 (11)

    Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Philippians 1:29 (11)

    For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (10)

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in ou

  • 2 Corinthians 7:15 (9)

    And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and

  • 1 Corinthians 2:3 (9)

    I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.

  • Ephesians 6:5 (8)

    Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

  • Proverbs 10:16 (6)

    The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.

  • Isaiah 66:5 (6)

    You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name h

  • 1 Corinthians 9:20–27 (6)

    To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I mysel

  • Matthew 11:12 (5)

    From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay cla

  • Ezra 10:3 (4)

    So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the cou

  • Acts 9:6 (3)

    “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

  • Philippians 1:5 (3)

    because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,

  • 1 Corinthians 4:14 (2)

    I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

  • Philippians 2:19 (2)

    Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

  • Acts 16:29 (1)

    Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

  • Philippians 4:15 (1)

    And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me