(A)but [a]made Himself of no reputation, taking the form (B)of a bondservant, and (C)coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and (D)became (E)obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. (F)Therefore God also (G)has highly exalted Him and (H)given Him the name which is above every name, 10 (I)that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and (J)that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Light Bearers

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

14 Do all things (P)without [b]complaining and (Q)disputing,[c] 15 that you may become blameless and [d]harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as (R)lights in the world,

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 2:7 emptied Himself of His privileges
  2. Philippians 2:14 grumbling
  3. Philippians 2:14 arguing
  4. Philippians 2:15 innocent

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