Philippians
“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”
Philippians 3:10
Philippians 3:10 (KJV) speaks to intimacy with God, seeking God, and resurrection — words set in Philippians, Paul's letter of joy from prison. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.”
Psalms 27:8“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.”
Psalms 27:4“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.”
Genesis 5:24“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
James 4:8“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
Psalms 63:1
Common questions
What does Philippians 3:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Philippians 3:10 reads: "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;" The verse speaks to intimacy with God, seeking God, and resurrection. To read it well, take it in the flow of Philippians 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Philippians 3:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;" is Philippians 3:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Philippians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Philippians 3:10?
Verses that sit beside Philippians 3:10 include Psalms 27:8, Psalms 27:4, and Revelation 3:20. Reading them alongside Philippians 3:10 deepens the theme of intimacy with God.
How can I pray with Philippians 3:10?
Read Philippians 3:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.