1. Introduction  ( 1:1⁠–⁠11 )

a. Greetings from Paul and Timothy  ( 1:1⁠–⁠2 )

b. Thanksgiving and Prayer  ( 1:3⁠–⁠11 )

2. Paul's Imprisonment  ( 1:12⁠–⁠26 )

a. Trial’s Advance the Gospel  ( 1:12⁠–⁠20 )

b. To Live Is Christ  ( 1:21⁠–⁠26 )

3. Following Jesus’ Example  ( 1:27⁠–⁠2:18 )

a. Worthy of the Gospel  ( 1:27⁠–⁠30 )

b. One in Christ  ( 2:1⁠–⁠4 )

c. The Mind of Christ  ( 2:5⁠–⁠11 )

d. Lights of the World  ( 2:12⁠–⁠18 )

4. Two Examples to Follow  ( 2:19⁠–⁠30 )

a. Timothy  ( 2:19⁠–⁠24 )

b. Epaphroditus  ( 2:25⁠–⁠30 )

5. Warnings against False Examples  ( 3:1⁠–⁠21 )

a. Righteousness through Faith in Christ  ( 3:1⁠–⁠11 )

b. Pressing on Toward the Goal  ( 3:12⁠–⁠16 )

c. Citizenship in Heaven  ( 3:17⁠–⁠21 )

6. Challenge to Live the Example  ( 4:1⁠–⁠23 )

a. Rejoice in the Lord  ( 4:1⁠–⁠9 )

b. The Generosity of the Philippians  ( 4:10⁠–⁠20 )

c. Final Greetings  ( 4:21⁠–⁠23 )