Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Cross-reference
Christ did not please Himself, fulfilling Scripture — the ultimate example of self-denial that believers are to emulate.
In 1 John 2:6, walking as Jesus walked is the practical outworking of having the same mind as Christ.
In 1 Peter 4:1, the phrase 'arm yourselves with the same mind' directly echoes this verse, applying Christ's suffering mindset to believers.
In 1 Peter 2:21, Christ's suffering is presented as an example for us to follow His steps — the same call to have His mindset.
In Ephesians 5:2, walking in love as Christ loved us embodies the self-giving mindset of Christ described here.
In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul calls believers to imitate him as he imitates Christ — the same 'mind of Christ' principle applied practically.
Believers are called not to seek their own good but others' good — a direct application of the selfless attitude of Christ.
Matthew 11:29 reveals Jesus' gentle and lowly heart — the very attitude we are to have in Philippians 2:5.
Paul applies the mind of Christ to practical situations: not causing a brother to stumble out of self-interest — same selfless attitude.
Jesus explicitly says He gave an example to follow, directly reinforcing Paul's call to have the same attitude of humble service.
After washing feet, Jesus commands believers to serve one another — a concrete example of the humble mind of Christ.
Jesus describes Himself as one who serves among His disciples, directly modeling the humility that believers are called to have.
Jesus' own teaching that true greatness comes through serving others — the same servant mindset Paul urges believers to adopt in Christ.
Romans 15:2 calls believers to please their neighbor for their good — directly paralleling the other-centered attitude of Christ in Philippians 2:5.
1 Corinthians 10:24 commands seeking others' good — this rule reflects the selfless mindset of Christ that believers are to embody.
Galatians 4:19 longs for Christ to be formed in believers — the same goal as having his mind, making the inner transformation explicit.
Mark 10:45 captures the essence of Christ's servant attitude — giving his life as a ransom — which is the mindset believers are to adopt.
Jesus' saying that giving is more blessed than receiving reflects the selfless mindset Paul urges believers to have in Christ.
Paul prays for harmony among believers in accord with Christ Jesus, which is the same unity rooted in the mind of Christ.
Describes Jesus going about doing good and healing, embodying the servant heart that believers are to imitate.
Ephesians 3:19 seeks knowledge of Christ's surpassing love — knowing this love intimately aligns with having the mind of Christ described in Philippians 2:5.