Outline of Philippians (2)

1:1–11 Introductory Matters

1:1–2 The Greeting

1:3–8 Prayer as Thanksgiving

1:9–11 Prayer as Petition

1:12–26 Paul’s Affairs: Reflections on Imprisonment

1:12–18 The Present: Paul’s Imprisonment Advances the Gospel

1:18–26 The Future: For Christ’s Glory and the Good of the Philippians

1:27–2:18 The Philippians’ Affairs: Exhortation to Steadfastness and Unity

1:27–30 The Appeal: In the Face of Opposition

2:1–4 The Appeal Renewed: Unity Through Humility

2:5–11 The Example of Christ

2:12–18 Application and Final Appeal

2:19–30 What’s Next Regarding Paul’s and Their Affairs

2:19–24 Timothy and Paul to Come Later

2:25–30 Epaphroditus to Come Now

3:1–4:3 The Philippians’ Affairs—Again

3:1–4 At Issue: The Circumcision of Gentiles

3:4–14 The Example of Paul

3:15–4:3 Application and Final Appeal

4:4–23 Concluding Matters

4:4–9 Concluding Exhortations

4:10–20 Acknowledging Their Gift: Friendship and the Gospel

4:21–23 Closing Greetings