Philippians 2:13-18

New International Reader's Version

¹³ God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.

¹⁴ Do everything without complaining or arguing. ¹⁵ Then you will be pure and without blame. You will be children of God without fault among sinful and evil people. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky. ¹⁶ You will shine as you hold on tight to the word of life. Then I will be able to boast about you on the day Christ returns. I can be happy that I didn’t run or work for nothing. ¹⁷ But my life might even be poured out like a drink offering on your sacrifices. I’m talking about the way you serve because you believe. Even so, I am glad. I am joyful with all of you. ¹⁸ So you too should be glad and joyful with me.