Philippians 1:27-2:2
New Living Translation
Live as Citizens of Heaven
27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News. 28 Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself. 29 For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. 30 We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.
Have the Attitude of Christ
2 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
Philippians 1:27-2:2
New American Standard Bible
27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner (A)worthy of the (B)gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are (C)standing firm in (D)one spirit, with one [a]mind (E)striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28 and in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a (F)sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and this too, from God. 29 For to you (G)it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to (H)suffer on His behalf, 30 experiencing the same (I)conflict which (J)you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Be like Christ
2 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any (K)fellowship of the Spirit, if any [b](L)affection and compassion, 2 (M)make my joy complete [c]by (N)being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:27 Lit soul
- Philippians 2:1 Lit inward parts
- Philippians 2:2 Lit that you be
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