People of Philippians
Every person who appears in the book of Philippians, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
15 profiles tagged People of Philippians.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Epaphroditus
Messenger of the Philippian church who nearly died serving the Apostle Paul
A dedicated messenger and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul who nearly died while delivering a gift from the church at Philippi.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.
Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament
An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.
Benjamin, Son of Jacob
Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.
Hebrews
Covenant people of God descended from Abraham
The Hebrews represent the covenant people descended from Abraham, serving as the primary ethnic and spiritual identity of God’s chosen nation throughout the Old and New Testaments.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Clement
Fellow worker of the Apostle Paul whose name is in the Book of Life
A 1st-century Christian in Philippi and a fellow laborer of the Apostle Paul, mentioned as one whose name is recorded in the Book of Life.
Euodia
Christian woman in Philippi urged by Paul to reconcile with Syntyche
A prominent female member of the church at Philippi whom the Apostle Paul urged to reconcile with her fellow worker Syntyche.
Nero
Architect of the first imperial persecution of Christians and the figure associated with the number 666
Nero was the fifth Roman Emperor, whose reign is marked by the first state-sponsored persecution of Christians and the backdrop for the final ministries of Paul and Peter.
Syntyche
Christian woman in Philippi exhorted by Paul to reconcile with Euodia
A prominent female member of the first-century church in Philippi whom the Apostle Paul urged to reconcile with a fellow believer.
Judaizers
False teachers who insisted circumcision was required for a Gentile to be saved
First-century false teachers who insisted that Gentile converts must be circumcised and keep the Mosaic Law in order to be saved.
Paul the Apostle
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote the majority of the New Testament epistles
A pivotal apostle and theologian who converted from Judaism to Christianity, authored much of the New Testament, and pioneered the mission to the Gentiles.
The Praetorian Guard
Elite group of Roman soldiers who guarded the Apostle Paul during his Roman imprisonment
An elite unit of the Roman Imperial Army responsible for the safety of the Emperor and the custody of high-profile prisoners in Rome.
The Preachers of Envy and Rivalry
Preachers in Rome who sought to harm Paul’s reputation through competitive ministry
An anonymous group of first-century Christian teachers in Rome who preached the Gospel from motives of jealousy and partisan strife rather than sincerity.