Philippians 4:9

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Cross-references

Philippians 4:7 introduces the 'peace of God' that guards hearts, which is the source of the 'God of peace' promised here.

Philippians 3:17 urges imitating Paul's example, directly reinforcing the call here to put into practice what was seen in him.

2 Corinthians 13:11 similarly closes with 'live in peace' and 'God of love and peace will be with you,' a direct parallel.

Hebrews 13:20 also invokes 'the God of peace' in a benediction, echoing the same title and promise of divine presence.

2 Timothy 4:22 ends with 'The Lord be with your spirit'—a benediction similar to the promise of God's peace and presence here.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, Paul commands following his example and tradition—directly reinforcing the practice call of Phil 4:9.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:4, Paul expresses confidence that the Thessalonians are doing and will do his commands — directly echoing his call here to practice what they learned.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 expands the blessing to full sanctification and preservation, adding depth to the 'God of peace' promise.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Paul instructs holy living—the content they learned from him to put into practice as in Phil 4:9.

Hebrews 13:21 prays that God equip believers for good works—parallels the call to 'practice these things' and the assurance of God's presence.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:2-12, Paul details his conduct among them—the very example he urges them to put into practice in Phil 4:9.

James 1:22 Parallel

In James 1:22, believers are urged to be doers of the word, not hearers only — the same active obedience Paul demands by practicing what they've received.

In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul explicitly commands imitation of his example as he follows Christ—directly parallel to Phil 4:9's call.

In 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, Paul exemplifies living for God's glory and others' salvation—the pattern he calls them to practice in Phil 4:9.

Romans 15:33 uses the identical benediction 'God of peace be with you,' showing Paul's consistent closing blessing.

John 15:14 Parallel

In John 15:14, Jesus makes friendship conditional on doing his commands — same emphasis on obedient practice that Paul ties to God's peace.

John 13:17 Parallel

In John 13:17, Jesus blesses those who not only know but do — reinforcing Paul's promise of peace for those who practice what they've received.

Luke 8:21 Parallel

In Luke 8:21, Jesus defines his family as those who hear God's word and do it — the same doing-hearing link Paul makes with his own teaching.

Luke 6:46 Parallel

In Luke 6:46, Jesus rebukes those who call him Lord but don't obey — echoing Paul's call to not just learn but practice what is taught.

Matthew 28:20 has Jesus promise 'I am with you always'—a strong parallel to 'the God of peace will be with you', both assuring ongoing presence.

In Matthew 7:24-27, the wise builder hears and does Jesus' words — the same 'practice these things' principle Paul commands, with contrasting outcomes.

In Matthew 7:21, Jesus stresses that doing the Father's will matters more than verbal profession — the same practice-oriented obedience Paul urges here.

Amos 5:14 Parallel

In Amos 5:14, seeking good brings God's presence — directly paralleling Paul's promise that practicing these things brings the God of peace.

2 Timothy 1:13 tells Timothy to follow the pattern of Paul's sound words — a direct parallel to practicing what they learned and heard.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Paul recalls his conduct among them as proof of the gospel — the same model he tells the Philippians to follow.

2 Thessalonians 3:7 explicitly calls believers to imitate Paul's example — the identical exhortation to practice what they saw in him.

1 Peter 5:3 Parallel

1 Peter 5:3 calls leaders to be examples, echoing Paul's 'seen in me' in 4:9 as the pattern for the flock.

2 Peter 1:10 similarly urges practicing virtues to confirm one's calling, echoing Paul's call to practice what was learned.

1 John 3:22 Parallel

1 John 3:22 links obedience to receiving from God, paralleling the promise of God's presence for those who practice Paul's example.

Psalm 119:4 Parallel

In Psalm 119:4, diligently keeping God's commands parallels Paul's call to practice what they learned — both emphasize active obedience.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:6, the Thessalonians became imitators of Paul and the Lord—showing the result of heeding the call in Phil 4:9.

1 Corinthians 14:33 declares God is not of confusion but peace, grounding the 'God of peace' title in His nature.

Romans 16:20 adds that the God of peace will crush Satan, giving a victory dimension to the peace promised here.

In Proverbs 3:17, wisdom's ways lead to peace — the same outcome Paul promises when they practice his teaching.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:14, the Thessalonians imitated other churches—expanding the imitation theme Paul calls for in Phil 4:9.