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Philippians 2:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

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Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself.

But don't be conceited or make others jealous by claiming to be better than they are.

Honor Christ and put others first.

Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other.

All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

But if you keep attacking each other like wild animals, you had better watch out or you will destroy yourselves.

Those people who disagree are proud of themselves, but they don't really know a thing. Their minds are sick, and they like to argue over words. They cause jealousy, disagreements, unkind words, evil suspicions,

Then Jesus said, “When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.”

Too much pride causes trouble. Be sensible and take advice.

But now you must stop doing such things. You must quit being angry, hateful, and evil. You must no longer say insulting or cruel things about others.

I am afraid when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.

because you are not yet spiritual. You are jealous and argue with each other. This proves you are not spiritual and you are acting like the people of this world.

I am the least important of all the apostles. In fact, I caused so much trouble for God's church that I don't even deserve to be called an apostle.

So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous.

But he will show how angry and furious he can be with every selfish person who rejects the truth and wants to do evil.

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.

Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble.




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