Philippians 2:9-18

English Standard Version

⁹^(A)Therefore ^(B)God has ^(C)highly exalted him and bestowed on him ^(D)the name that is above every name, ¹⁰so that at the name of Jesus ^(E)every knee should bow, ^(F)in heaven and on earth and under the earth, ¹¹and ^(G)every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is ^(H)Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Lights in the World

¹²Therefore, my beloved, ^(I)as you have always ^(J)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 ^(K)it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for ^(L)his good pleasure.

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