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Philippians 2:17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Philippians 2:17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 But, even if I am poured out as a libation[a] upon the sacrificial service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with all of you.(A)
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- 2:17 Libation: in ancient religious ritual, the pouring out on the ground of a liquid offering as a sacrifice. Paul means that he may be facing death.
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