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Philippians 2
English Standard Version
Philippians 2
English Standard Version
Christ's Example of Humility
2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from (A)love, any (B)participation in the Spirit, any (C)affection and sympathy, 2 (D)complete my joy by being (E)of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from (F)selfish ambition or (G)conceit, but in (H)humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you (I)look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 (J)Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 (K)who, though he was in (L)the form of God, did not count equality with God (M)a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but (N)emptied himself, by taking the form of a (O)servant,[c] (P)being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by (Q)becoming obedient to the point of death, (R)even death on a cross. 9 (S)Therefore (T)God has (U)highly exalted him and bestowed on him (V)the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus (W)every knee should bow, (X)in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and (Y)every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is (Z)Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Lights in the World
12 Therefore, my beloved, (AA)as you have always (AB)obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for (AC)it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for (AD)his good pleasure.
14 Do all things (AE)without grumbling or (AF)disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, (AG)children of God (AH)without blemish (AI)in the midst of (AJ)a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine (AK)as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to (AL)the word of life, so that in (AM)the day of Christ (AN)I may be proud that (AO)I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be (AP)poured out as a drink offering upon (AQ)the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
Timothy and Epaphroditus
19 I hope in the Lord Jesus (AR)to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one (AS)like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all (AT)seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's[d] (AU)proven worth, how (AV)as a son[e] with a father (AW)he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, 24 and (AX)I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.
25 I have thought it necessary to send to you (AY)Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and (AZ)fellow soldier, and your messenger and (BA)minister to my need, 26 for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. 29 So (BB)receive him in the Lord with all joy, and (BC)honor such men, 30 for he nearly died[f] (BD)for the work of Christ, risking his life (BE)to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
Footnotes
- Philippians 2:5 Or which was also in Christ Jesus
- Philippians 2:6 Or a thing to be held on to for advantage
- Philippians 2:7 Or slave (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
- Philippians 2:22 Greek his
- Philippians 2:22 Greek child
- Philippians 2:30 Or he drew near to the point of death; compare verse 8
Philippians 2
New International Version
Philippians 2
New International Version
Imitating Christ’s Humility
2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit,(A) if any tenderness and compassion,(B) 2 then make my joy complete(C) by being like-minded,(D) having the same love, being one(E) in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.(F) Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,(G) 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.(H)
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:(I)
6 Who, being in very nature[a] God,(J)
did not consider equality with God(K) something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing(L)
by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,(M)
being made in human likeness.(N)
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death(O)—
even death on a cross!(P)
9 Therefore God exalted him(Q) to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,(R)
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,(S)
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,(T)
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,(U)
to the glory of God the Father.
Do Everything Without Grumbling
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,(V) 13 for it is God who works in you(W) to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.(X)
14 Do everything without grumbling(Y) or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless(Z) and pure, “children of God(AA) without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”[c](AB) Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ(AC) that I did not run(AD) or labor in vain.(AE) 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering(AF) on the sacrifice(AG) and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.(AH) 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Timothy and Epaphroditus
19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy(AI) to you soon,(AJ) that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him,(AK) who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests,(AL) not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father(AM) he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.(AN) 24 And I am confident(AO) in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker(AP) and fellow soldier,(AQ) who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.(AR) 26 For he longs for all of you(AS) and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him,(AT) so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,(AU) 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.(AV)
Footnotes
- Philippians 2:6 Or in the form of
- Philippians 2:7 Or the form
- Philippians 2:15 Deut. 32:5
Filipenses 2
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Filipenses 2
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Armonía y humildad
2 Así que, si Cristo les ha dado el poder de animar, si el amor los impulsa a consolar a otros, si todos participan del mismo Espíritu, si tienen un corazón compasivo, 2 llénenme de alegría viviendo todos en armonía, unidos por un mismo amor, por un mismo espíritu y por un mismo propósito. 3 No hagan nada por rivalidad o por orgullo, sino con humildad, y que cada uno considere a los demás como mejores que él mismo. 4 Ninguno busque únicamente su propio bien, sino también el bien de los otros.
La humillación y la exaltación de Cristo
5 Tengan unos con otros la manera de pensar propia de quien está unido a Cristo Jesús, 6 el cual:
Aunque existía con el mismo ser de Dios,
no se aferró a su igualdad con él,
7 sino que renunció a lo que era suyo
y tomó naturaleza de siervo.
Haciéndose como todos los hombres
y presentándose como un hombre cualquiera,
8 se humilló a sí mismo,
haciéndose obediente hasta la muerte,
hasta la muerte en la cruz.
9 Por eso Dios le dio el más alto honor
y el más excelente de todos los nombres,
10 para que, ante ese nombre concedido a Jesús,
doblen todos las rodillas
en el cielo, en la tierra y debajo de la tierra,
11 y todos reconozcan que Jesucristo es Señor,
para gloria de Dios Padre.
Hacer efectiva la salvación
12 Por tanto, mis queridos hermanos, así como ustedes me han obedecido siempre, y no sólo cuando he estado entre ustedes, obedézcanme más ahora que estoy lejos. Hagan efectiva su propia salvación con profunda reverencia; 13 pues Dios, según su bondadosa determinación, es quien hace nacer en ustedes los buenos deseos y quien los ayuda a llevarlos a cabo.
14 Háganlo todo sin murmuraciones ni discusiones, 15 para que nadie encuentre en ustedes culpa ni falta alguna, y sean hijos de Dios sin mancha en medio de esta gente mala y perversa. Entre ellos brillan ustedes como estrellas en el mundo, 16 manteniendo firme el mensaje de vida. Así, cuando venga Cristo, yo podré sentirme orgulloso de ustedes, sabiendo que no he corrido ni trabajado en vano. 17 Y aunque mi propia vida sea sacrificada para completar la ofrenda que ustedes hacen a Dios por su fe, yo me alegro y comparto esa alegría con todos ustedes. 18 Alégrense ustedes también, y tomen parte en mi alegría.
Timoteo
19 Confiado en el Señor Jesús, espero mandarles pronto a Timoteo, para alegrarme al recibir noticias de ustedes. 20 Porque no tengo a ningún otro que comparta tanto mis propios sentimientos y que de veras se preocupe por el bien de ustedes; 21 todos buscan su propio interés, y no el interés de Jesucristo. 22 Pero ustedes ya saben del buen comportamiento de Timoteo y de cómo ha servido conmigo en el anuncio del evangelio, ayudándome como si fuera mi hijo. 23 Así que espero enviárselo en cuanto yo sepa qué va a pasar conmigo; 24 aunque confío en el Señor que también yo mismo iré pronto.
Epafrodito
25 Igualmente me parece necesario mandarles al hermano Epafrodito, mi compañero de trabajo y de armas, al que ustedes mismos me enviaron para atender mis necesidades.
26 Él siente mucha nostalgia de todos ustedes, y está muy preocupado porque ustedes supieron que se encontraba enfermo. 27 Y es verdad que lo estuvo, y hasta a punto de morir; pero Dios tuvo compasión de él, y no sólo de él sino también de mí, para que no tuviera yo más tristezas de las que ya tengo. 28 Por eso se lo envío a toda prisa, para que ustedes se alegren de verlo otra vez y para que yo no esté tan triste. 29 Recíbanlo con toda alegría, como hermano en el Señor, y estimen siempre a los que son como él, 30 ya que estuvo a punto de morir por servir a Cristo. Puso en peligro su vida, y estuvo cerca de la muerte, por prestarme los servicios que ustedes no me podían prestar personalmente.
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