Philippians 2:30 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)30 because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to provide me with what you were not able to. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176930 because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition30 For it was through working for Christ that he came so near death, risking his [very] life to complete the deficiencies in your service to me [which distance prevented you yourselves from rendering]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)30 because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible30 He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ, and he did this to make up for the help you couldn’t give me. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version30 For he was brought close even to death, for the sake of the work of Christ, handing over his own life, so that he might fulfill what was lacking from you concerning my service. Ver Capítulo |
But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians’ faithful service to God].