Philippians 1

Which worship songs are based on Philippians 1?

(Whenever I Think of You) I Thank My God — Gaither Vocal Band (2008) Philippians 1:3-9
The song closely adapts Paul's thanksgiving whenever he remembers the Philippians and his joyful prayers for them. Its affectionate fellowship, confidence in God's continuing work, and expectation of increasing love also reflect this passage.
Finish What You Started — Fellowship Creative (2013) Philippians 1:6
The chorus closely paraphrases Paul's assurance that God will bring to completion the good work he began in believers. Its communal focus preserves the passage's emphasis on God's ongoing work among his people.
It Shall Come to Pass — Hezekiah Walker (2008) Philippians 1:6
The song closely adapts Paul's assurance that God will complete the work he has begun within believers. Its language about divine initiation and completion makes this a specific textual connection.
On My Way to You — MercyMe (2008) Philippians 1:6
The chorus turns Paul's assurance that God will complete the good work he began in believers into a personal prayer for that completion.
Still Saving Me — Chris McClarney (2009) Philippians 1:6
The opening expresses confidence that God will complete the work he began in the believer, closely adapting Paul's assurance about God's continuing work.
He Proves Me Wrong Again — 11th Hour (2021) Philippians 1:6
The singer's fear that God might leave His transforming work incomplete is answered by confidence in His continuing purpose, closely paraphrasing Paul's assurance that God will complete the work He began.
Savior of the World — Aaron Shust (2019) Philippians 1:6
The chorus closely restates Paul's assurance that God will bring the saving work He began in believers to completion.
Becoming — Jason Gray (2020) Philippians 1:6
The song presents God as continuing the formative work he began in a person rather than abandoning an unfinished life. This closely reflects Paul's assurance that God's good work in believers remains in progress until its completion.
1,000 Names — Phil Wickham (2021) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God faithfully completes what He initiates closely restates Paul's confidence that God's work in believers will be carried through to completion.
The Story’s Not Over — Jeremy Camp (2019) Philippians 1:6
The bridge closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will carry the work he began in believers through to completion.
The Journey — Building 429 (2018) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that the Father completes what he starts closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring his begun work in believers to completion.
Masterpiece — Danny Gokey (2018) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God is presently working and will complete what he began closely parallels Paul's confidence that God will bring his good work in believers to completion. The song applies that promise to an unfinished process of inner transformation.
Again and Again — Jason Gray (2020) Philippians 1:6
The song recalls God beginning a good work in the speaker and remaining committed until that work is complete, closely paraphrasing Paul's assurance to the Philippians.
Unfinished — Mandisa (2017) Philippians 1:6
The chorus closely paraphrases Paul's assurance that God will carry the good work he began in believers through to completion.
Change in the Making — Addison Road (2010) Philippians 1:6
The bridge closely paraphrases Paul's assurance that God will complete the work he begins. The repeated emphasis on God's continuing work in an unfinished person reinforces this connection.
God Knows You've Tried — ApologetiX (2014) Philippians 1:6
The recurring assurance that God completes the work he begins closely paraphrases this verse. The song explicitly identifies the reference near its conclusion.
This City — Elevation Worship (2008) Philippians 1:6
The opening verse closely paraphrases Paul's assurance that God will bring to completion the good work he has begun. This provides the congregation's confidence before its declarations of commitment to the city.
Stronger — Mandisa (2011) Philippians 1:6
The bridge closely paraphrases Paul's assurance that God will bring to completion the good work He began in believers. This distinctive sequence of divine initiation and completion grounds the song's encouragement.
No Doubt — Newsboys (2021) Philippians 1:6
The repeated assurance that God completes whatever He initiates closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring His begun work to completion.
Faithful — Hawk Nelson (2013) Philippians 1:6
The second verse describes the believer's life as an unfinished work that God will complete. This closely adapts Paul's assurance that God will bring the good work he began in believers to completion.
Different - Acoustic — Micah Tyler (2017) Philippians 1:6
The bridge asks God to complete the transforming work he has already initiated, closely reflecting Paul’s confidence that God will bring his begun work to completion.
Amaram Onyewem (Live) — Mercy Chinwo & Pastor Jerry Eze (2024) Philippians 1:6
Confidence that God will complete the good work he has initiated directly paraphrases Paul's assurance to the Philippian believers.
Desert Road — Casting Crowns (2022) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will complete His begun work closely paraphrases Paul’s confidence that God will carry His work in believers through to completion.
Fear Is Not My Future — Brandon Lake (2022) Philippians 1:6
The repeated claim that God has not abandoned what he initiated reflects Paul’s confidence that God will bring his begun work to completion.
In the Hands of the Potter — Casting Crowns (2018) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will finish the work he initiated in the speaker closely paraphrases Paul’s confidence that God will bring his begun work in believers to completion.
Let The Ground Rest — Chris Renzema (2020) Philippians 1:6
The outro closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring the work he initiated in believers to completion. This promise anchors the song's assurance that a hidden season of growth is unfinished rather than abandoned.
Stay Strong — Danny Gokey (2021) Philippians 1:6
The second verse combines Hebrews' title for Jesus as faith's originator and perfecter with Paul's assurance that God will complete the work he began in believers.
Echo (feat. Tauren Wells) (feat. Tauren Wells) — Elevation Worship & Tauren Wells (2018) Philippians 1:6
The song expresses Paul's assurance that God will continue and complete the work He initiated in believers.
My Testimony — Anthem Worship (2021) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will complete the work he initiated closely paraphrases Paul’s confidence that God will bring his good work in believers to completion.
How You Rewind Me — ApologetiX (2010) Philippians 1:6
The closing citation explicitly grounds the recurring assurance of God's unfinished work in Paul's confidence that God will complete the good work he began.
Echo — Israel & New Breed (2021) Philippians 1:6
The song expresses confidence that God will bring the work he initiated in believers to its intended completion, closely paraphrasing Paul's assurance to the Philippians.
Yes — John Waller (2011) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will complete what He began in the believer directly adapts Paul’s confidence that God will bring His good work to completion.
All About You — Anita Wilson (2012) Philippians 1:6
The refrain closely adapts Paul's confidence that God will bring the good work he began in believers to completion, personalizing that assurance for the singer.
It’s Not Over (When God Is in It) — Israel & New Breed (2012) Philippians 1:6
The ending closely adapts Paul’s assurance that God will bring to completion the work he initiated in believers. This explicit reference grounds the song’s confidence that God has not abandoned his ongoing work.
God's Not Done With You — Tauren Wells (2017) Philippians 1:6
The bridge closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring to completion the good work he began in believers. This promise directly supports the song's central assurance that God's work in a wounded person remains unfinished.
Eyes Wide Open — Jars of Clay (2010) Philippians 1:6
The prayer for God to complete what he has begun closely adapts Paul's assurance that God will bring his work in believers to completion.
Christ Is Mine Forevermore (Live) — CityAlight (2023) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that Christ will complete his transforming work in the believer closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring his begun work to completion.
Jericho — Behold the Beloved (2019) Philippians 1:6
The bridge closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will faithfully bring to completion the good work he began in believers.
Always Good — Bethel Music (2020) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will finish the work he initiated within the believer is a direct paraphrase of Paul’s confidence that God will bring his good work to completion.
1,000 Promises — Building 429 (2018) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God remains at work and will complete what he started closely reflects Paul's confidence that God will bring his good work in believers to completion.
Help Me Believe — David Leonard (2023) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God's good work has begun but is not yet finished closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will carry his work in believers through to completion.
Alive Remix — Da’ T.R.U.T.H. (2011) Philippians 1:6
The description of God continuing His work in the artist and committing to finish what He began closely echoes Paul's assurance that God will complete the good work He initiated.
Yahweh - Live — Transformation Worship & Roosevelt Stewart & Elizabeth Rosa (2024) Philippians 1:6
The live declaration that God will complete the work he began closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God carries his work in believers through to completion.
Prophesy Your Promise — Bryan & Katie Torwalt (2020) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God completes the work he initiates closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring his good work in believers to completion.
For Me — Lee Vasi & Mike Teezy (2024) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will complete the work he initiated closely paraphrases Paul’s confidence that God will bring his good work in believers to completion.
Open My Eyes — Kathy Troccoli (2020) Philippians 1:6
The singer expresses confidence that God initiated her inner transformation and will bring it to completion, closely paraphrasing Paul's assurance about God completing the good work He begins in believers.
You’re Making Something Beautiful (Spontaneous/Live) — Pat Barrett (2019) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will complete the work he began closely paraphrases Paul's confidence in God's continuing work among believers.
Even Here Even Now (Live) — Lakewood Music & Alexander Pappas & Jami Garcia (2024) Philippians 1:6
The chorus closely restates Paul's assurance that God will bring the work he began in believers to completion.
Keep Me — Patrick Dopson (2012) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will complete what he began closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring his work in believers to completion.
Always Been God - Studio — Hillsong Worship & Hannah Hobbs (2022) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God completes the work He initiates is a clear paraphrase of Paul's confidence that God will bring His good work in believers to completion.
I Still Believe (Faithful Always) — Thrive Worship (2019) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God has not completed his work in the believer closely reflects Paul's confidence that God will bring the good work he began to completion.
The Lord Our God (Live) — Passion (2013) Philippians 1:6
The opening assurance that God completes the work He starts closely adapts Paul's confidence that God will bring His good work in believers to completion.
Finish What He Started — Steven Curtis Chapman (2013) Philippians 1:6
The central refrain closely paraphrases Paul's assurance that God will bring to completion the good work he began in believers.
Closer — Group 1 Crew (2012) Philippians 1:6
The second verse closely adapts Paul's assurance that God will complete the good work He began in believers. The song applies that assurance to spiritual growth that continues despite discouragement and seemingly slow progress.
I Believe You Jesus - Live — Jesus Culture (2023) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God will complete what he began closely paraphrases Paul’s confidence that God will bring his good work in believers to completion.
It's Not Over — Mandisa (2020) Philippians 1:6
The repeated assurance that God will complete the work He initiated in the believer closely paraphrases Paul's confidence that God will bring His good work to completion.
On Time God — Woman Evolve Worship, Chandler Moore, Abbie Gamboa (2023) Philippians 1:6
The repeated assurance that God has not completed his work in the believer reflects Paul’s confidence that God will bring the work he began to completion.
After All These Years — Andrew Peterson (2014) Philippians 1:6
The first verse closely adapts Paul's assurance that God will bring the work he began in believers to completion. This promise directly answers the songwriter's concern about unfinished spiritual growth.
This Is Who We Are — As I Lay Dying (2007) Philippians 1:6
The bridge identifies God as both the initiator and completer of his work in believers, closely adapting Paul's assurance that the one who began a good work will bring it to completion.
Gospel Truth — Brandon Heath (2024) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that the Redeemer continues working in the believer closely reflects Paul's confidence that God will complete the good work he began.
You Are Forever — ICF Worship (2014) Philippians 1:6
The chorus closely adapts Paul’s assurance that God will bring the good work he began in believers to completion.
Too Faithful — Moses Bliss (2021) Philippians 1:6
Its repeated assurance that God finishes what He begins closely paraphrases Paul’s confidence that God will bring His good work in believers to completion.
Man of Your Word — Maverick City Music & Chandler Moore & KJ Scriven (2020) Philippians 1:6
The refrain expresses confidence that God will bring his initiated work to completion, closely following Paul’s assurance to the Philippian believers.
YOU — Anna Golden (2021) Philippians 1:6
The repeated assurance that God remains active and has not completed His work closely reflects Paul's confidence that God will bring His begun work to completion.
Celebrate — Evan Ford & Evan and Eris (2023) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God has initiated a work and will bring it to completion closely reflects Paul's confidence in God's continuing work within believers.
Here Waiting - Live — Covenant Worship (2014) Philippians 1:6
The second bridge echoes Paul's assurance that God will complete the work he began. The song generalizes that assurance without retaining Paul's reference to its completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
We Look to You - Live — Sovereign Grace Music (2017) Philippians 1:6
The appeal for the Lord to finish his initiated work closely echoes Paul’s confidence that God will bring his good work in believers to completion.
Conqueror — VaShawn Mitchell (2011) Philippians 1:6
The chorus adapts Paul’s confidence that God will complete the good work he began in believers. It retains the distinctive relationship between a work already begun and its future completion.
Watch Him Work — Passion & Landon Wolfe (2026) Philippians 1:6
The bridge echoes Paul’s confidence that God will bring the work he begins in believers to completion.
Forever — Brian Courtney Wilson (2020) Philippians 1:6
The assurance that God continues and completes His work among His people closely reflects Paul’s confidence that God will bring His begun work to completion.
Holy Ghost — Chris Renzema (2023) Philippians 1:15-18
The song suggests that the gospel can still be communicated through morally compromised or wrongly motivated preachers, closely reflecting Paul’s recognition that Christ may be proclaimed even by people acting from corrupt motives.
The Cost — Sam Purpose (2020) Philippians 1:20-21
The song adapts Paul’s contrast between faithful life in Christ and death as gain, using it to express confidence that neither outcome defeats the believer.
Christ Be Magnified (Live From Passion 2022) — Passion & Cody Carnes (2022) Philippians 1:20
The chorus's central prayer that Christ be magnified in a single life whether by life or death directly mirrors Paul's language about Christ being magnified in his body.
Christ Be Magnified — Cody Carnes (2020) Philippians 1:20
The song's central repeated petition for Christ to be made visibly great within the singer's own person directly restates Paul's expressed hope that Christ would be magnified in his body whether by life or by death.
Christ Be Magnified - Live At Passion 2020 — Cody Carnes (2021) Philippians 1:20
The central prayer closely reflects Paul’s expectation that Christ would be magnified through his body, whether by life or by death. The song’s later emphasis on suffering and death reinforces this specific Pauline context.
Wait (Intro) — Jamie MacDonald (2026) Philippians 1:20-21
The declaration of fidelity regardless of living or dying closely reflects Paul’s resolve that Christ be honored in either life or death.
Indestructible Soul — Jeremy Camp (2019) Philippians 1:21
The first verse directly reproduces Paul’s declaration that life is centered on Christ and death is gain, grounding the song’s confidence in the face of mortality.
Christ Lives in Me — Rend Collective (2018) Philippians 1:21
The verses repeatedly reproduce Paul’s concise declaration that earthly life is centered on Christ and death is ultimately gain.
For The Cause - Live — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2017) Philippians 1:21
The final verse directly repeats Paul’s declaration that life is centered on Christ and death is gain.
Die Another Day — Brian Free & Assurance (2017) Philippians 1:21
The bridge directly reproduces Paul's concise declaration that Christ defines his life and that death is gain.
For The Cause — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2020) Philippians 1:21
The final verse directly adopts Paul’s concise declaration that life is centered on Christ and death is gain.
To Live Is Christ — Cheri Keaggy (2012) Philippians 1:21
The title and repeated chorus directly reproduce Paul's declaration that Christ defines his life and that death brings gain.
I Know You Can — Big Daddy Weave (2018) Philippians 1:21
The chorus directly adopts Paul’s declaration that life is devoted to Christ and death is gain, applying it to confidence in God amid suffering and mortality.
Hosanna — Chaotic Resemblance (2022) Philippians 1:21
The closing declaration about life being defined by Christ and death becoming gain directly repeats Paul's concise statement of Christian hope.
LIFE — Lecrae (2025) Philippians 1:21
Lecrae quotes the Apostle Paul’s declaration that to live is Christ and to die is gain, emphasizing the centrality of Christ in the believer's life and purpose.
Jesus Freak — Newsboys (2011) Philippians 1:21
The singer closely adapts Paul's declaration that death is gain for someone whose life belongs to Christ.
Addictive Love — Avalon (2008) Philippians 1:21
The first verse directly quotes Paul's declaration that Christ defines his life and that death brings gain. This anchors the song's joyful devotion in a relationship with Christ that extends beyond death.
Let It Be Jesus (acoustic) — Chris Tomlin (2014) Philippians 1:21
The chorus directly reproduces Paul's declaration that Christ defines his life. It focuses on the verse's statement about living rather than its accompanying statement about death.
All to Him — Hillsong Worship (2021) Philippians 1:21
The chorus directly adopts Paul’s declaration that earthly life belongs to Christ and death is gain.
CHRISTIAN'S SONG — Torey D'Shaun (2024) Philippians 1:29
The song explicitly names this verse and applies its teaching that suffering for Christ is part of what believers have been granted, rather than evidence of deficient faith.

Philippians 1 (King James Version)

¹ Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

² Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

³ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

⁴ Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

⁵ For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

⁶ Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

⁷ Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

⁸ For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

⁹ And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

¹⁰ That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

¹¹ Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

¹² But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

¹³ So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

¹⁴ And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

¹⁵ Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

¹⁶ The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

¹⁷ But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

¹⁸ What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

¹⁹ For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

²⁰ According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

²¹ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

²² But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

²³ For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

²⁴ Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

²⁵ And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

²⁶ That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

²⁷ Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

²⁸ And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

²⁹ For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

³⁰ Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.