Philippians 1:13
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
Cross-reference
In Philippians 1:30, Paul mentions the same conflict he endures, directly linking his imprisonment to the shared struggle with the Philippians.
Philippians 4:22 mentions saints from Caesar's household, directly linked to the imperial guard in Philippians 1:13.
In Acts 20:23, the Spirit warns Paul that imprisonment awaits him — the very situation now in Philippians 1:13.
In Acts 21:11-13, Agabus prophesies Paul's binding, and Paul accepts — the imprisonment referenced in Philippians 1:13.
In Acts 28:20, Paul says his chain is for the hope of Israel — directly parallel to his imprisonment for Christ in Philippians 1:13.
In Ephesians 3:1, Paul calls himself a prisoner for Christ Jesus — the identical identity as in Philippians 1:13.
In Ephesians 4:1, Paul again identifies as a prisoner for the Lord — echoing the same cause in Philippians 1:13.
Ephesians 6:20 also describes Paul as an ambassador in chains, echoing the same imprisonment-for-Christ theme.
Colossians 4:3-18 mentions Paul's chains and asks prayer for open doors, reinforcing that his imprisonment advances the gospel.
Acts 23:11 prophesies Paul will testify in Rome; Philippians 1:13 shows that testimony happening through his chains.
In Acts 26:29, Paul wishes all were like him except chains — the same chains that in Philippians 1:13 are for Christ.
2 Corinthians 6:5 lists imprisonments among Paul's hardships, providing context that his chains in Philippians are part of many.
2 Corinthians 11:23 boasts of far more imprisonments, showing Paul's chains in Philippians are one of many such trials.
1 Peter 4:12-16 encourages rejoicing in suffering as a Christian, a general parallel to Paul's imprisonment being for Christ.