| 1:1 |
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: |
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all Gods holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: |
| 1:7 |
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in Gods grace with me. |
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in Gods grace with me. |
| 1:10 |
so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, |
so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, |
| 1:12 |
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. |
Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. |
| 1:14 |
Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. |
And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. |
| 1:16 |
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. |
The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. |
| 1:19 |
for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. |
for I know that through your prayers and Gods provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. |
| 1:26 |
so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me. |
so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me. |
| 1:27 |
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel |
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel |
| 1:29 |
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, |
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, |
| 2:1 |
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, |
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, |
| 2:2 |
then make my joy complete by being like minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. |
then make my joy complete by being like minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. |
| 2:3 |
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. |
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, |
| 2:4 |
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. |
not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. |
| 2:5 |
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: |
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: |
| 2:6 |
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, |
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; |
| 2:7 |
but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. |
rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. |
| 2:8 |
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! |
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! |
| 2:11 |
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
| 2:13 |
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. |
for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. |
| 2:14 |
Do everything without complaining or arguing, |
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, |
| 2:15 |
so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe |
so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky |
| 2:16 |
as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. |
as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. |
| 2:20 |
I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. |
I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. |
| 2:21 |
For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. |
For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. |
| 2:25 |
But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. |
But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. |
| 2:29 |
Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him, |
So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, |
| 2:30 |
because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for the help you could not give me. |
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. |
| 3:1 |
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. |
Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. |
| 3:2 |
Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. |
Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. |
| 3:3 |
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— |
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— |
| 3:4 |
though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: |
though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: |
| 3:6 |
as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. |
as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless. |
| 3:7 |
But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. |
But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. |
| 3:8 |
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ |
What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ |
| 3:9 |
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. |
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. |
| 3:10 |
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, |
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, |
| 3:11 |
and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. |
and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. |
| 3:12 |
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. |
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. |
| 3:13 |
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, |
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, |
| 3:15 |
All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. |
All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. |
| 3:17 |
Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. |
Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. |
| 3:18 |
For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. |
For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. |
| 3:19 |
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. |
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. |
| 4:1 |
Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! |
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! |
| 4:2 |
I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. |
I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. |
| 4:3 |
Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. |
Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co workers, whose names are in the book of life. |
| 4:6 |
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. |
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. |
| 4:8 |
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. |
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. |
| 4:10 |
I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. |
I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. |
| 4:13 |
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. |
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. |
| 4:16 |
for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. |
for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. |
| 4:17 |
Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. |
Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. |
| 4:18 |
I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. |
I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. |
| 4:19 |
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. |
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. |
| 4:21 |
Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. |
Greet all Gods people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. |
| 4:22 |
All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesars household. |
All Gods people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesars household. |