Philippians 2 :: New King James Version (NKJV)

Unity Through Humility

Love, Unity, and Humility Recommended

Phl 2:1Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,

Phl 2:2

Phl 2:2fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Phl 2:3

Phl 2:3Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Phl 2:4

Phl 2:4Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

The Humbled and Exalted Christ

Phl 2:5

Phl 2:5Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,

Phl 2:6

Phl 2:6who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,

Phl 2:7

Phl 2:7but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.

Phl 2:8

Phl 2:8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

Phl 2:9

Phl 2:9Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,

Phl 2:10

Phl 2:10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,

Phl 2:11

Phl 2:11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Light Bearers

Phl 2:12

Phl 2:12Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

Phl 2:13

Phl 2:13for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

Phl 2:14

Phl 2:14Do all things without complaining and disputing,

Phl 2:15

Phl 2:15that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

Phl 2:16

Phl 2:16holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

Phl 2:17

Phl 2:17Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

Phl 2:18

Phl 2:18For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.

Timothy Commended

Phl 2:19

Phl 2:19But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.

Phl 2:20

Phl 2:20For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.

Phl 2:21

Phl 2:21For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.

Phl 2:22

Phl 2:22But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.

Phl 2:23

Phl 2:23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me.

Phl 2:24

Phl 2:24But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly.

Epaphroditus Praised

Phl 2:25

Phl 2:25Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need;

Phl 2:26

Phl 2:26since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Phl 2:27

Phl 2:27For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

Phl 2:28

Phl 2:28Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.

Phl 2:29

Phl 2:29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem;

Phl 2:30

Phl 2:30because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.

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