Philippians 2:13 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to motivate the desire and to carry out what pleases Him. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176913 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition13 [Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)13 for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible13 God is the one who enables you both to want and to actually live out his good purposes. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version13 For it is God who works in you, both so as to choose, and so as to act, in accord with his good will. Ver Capítulo |
[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, “to be dedicated people”], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4].
But I am whatever I am because of God’s unearned favor, and the favor He showed me was not for nothing [i.e., Paul made the most of his conversion by being extra diligent in his service to God]. But I worked harder than all the other apostles, yet it was not I, but God’s favor on me [that accomplished it].
And because of God’s unearned favor shown to me [i.e., in appointing me to be an apostle], I am telling every person among you not to think he is more important than he really is. Instead, he should have a sensible estimate [of his gifts] in harmony with the degree of faith God has given to each person.