Philippians 1:27-2:2
English Standard Version
27 Only (A)let your manner of life be (B)worthy[a] of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you (C)that you are standing firm in one spirit, with (D)one mind (E)striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is (F)a clear sign to them of their destruction, but (G)of your salvation, and that from God. 29 For (H)it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also (I)suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same (J)conflict that (K)you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
Christ's Example of Humility
2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from (L)love, any (M)participation in the Spirit, any (N)affection and sympathy, 2 (O)complete my joy by being (P)of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:27 Greek Only behave as citizens worthy
Philippians 1:27-2:2
International Standard Version
Standing Firm in One Spirit
27 The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah.[a] Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you—that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel, 28 and that you are not intimidated by your opponents in any way. This is evidence that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved—and all because of[b] God. 29 For you have been given the privilege[c] for the Messiah’s[d] sake not only to believe in him but also to suffer for him. 30 You have the same struggle that you saw in me and now hear that I am still having.[e]
Unity through Humility
2 Therefore, if there is any encouragement in the Messiah,[f] if there is any comfort of love, if there is any fellowship in the Spirit, if there is any compassion and sympathy, 2 then fill me with joy by having the same attitude, sharing the same love, being united in spirit, and keeping one purpose in mind.
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:27 Or Christ
- Philippians 1:28 Lit. and that from
- Philippians 1:29 Lit. it has been given you
- Philippians 1:29 Or Christ’s
- Philippians 1:30 Lit. hear in me
- Philippians 2:1 Or Christ
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