Philippians 2:8-18

English Standard Version

⁸And being found in human form, he humbled himself by ^(A)becoming obedient to the point of death, ^(B)even death on a cross. ⁹^(C)Therefore ^(D)God has ^(E)highly exalted him and bestowed on him ^(F)the name that is above every name, ¹⁰so that at the name of Jesus ^(G)every knee should bow, ^(H)in heaven and on earth and under the earth, ¹¹and ^(I)every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is ^(J)Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Lights in the World

¹²Therefore, my beloved, ^(K)as you have always ^(L)obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, ¹³for ^(M)it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for ^(N)his good pleasure.

¹⁴Do all things ^(O)without grumbling or ^(P)disputing, ¹⁵that you may be blameless and innocent, ^(Q)children of God ^(R)without blemish ^(S)in the midst of ^(T)a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine ^(U)as lights in the world, ¹⁶holding fast to ^(V)the word of life, so that in ^(W)the day of Christ ^(X)I may be proud that ^(Y)I did not run in vain or labor in vain. ¹⁷Even if I am to be ^(Z)poured out as a drink offering upon ^(AA)the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. ¹⁸Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.