Philippians 2:3

New International Reader's Version

Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be humble. Value others more than yourselves.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Where there is arguing, there is pride. But those who take advice are wise.

Luke 18:14

“I tell you, the tax collector went home accepted by God. But not the Pharisee. All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

Romans 12:10

Love one another deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.

Romans 13:13

Let us act as we should, like people living in the daytime. Have nothing to do with wild parties, and don’t get drunk. Don’t take part in sexual sins or evil conduct. Don’t fight with each other or be jealous of anyone.

Romans 2:8

But there are others who only look out for themselves. They don’t accept the truth. They go astray. God will pour out his great anger on them.

1 Corinthians 15:9

I am the least important of the apostles. I’m not even fit to be called an apostle. I tried to destroy God’s church.

1 Corinthians 3:3

You are still following the ways of the world. Some of you are jealous. Some of you argue. So aren’t you following the ways of the world? Aren’t you acting like ordinary human beings?

2 Corinthians 12:20

I’m afraid that when I come I won’t find you as I want you to be. I’m afraid that you won’t find me as you want me to be. I’m afraid there will be arguing, jealousy and fits of anger. I’m afraid each of you will focus only on getting ahead. Then you will tell lies about each other. You will talk about each other. I’m afraid you will be proud and cause trouble.

Galatians 5:15

If you say or do things that harm one another, watch out! You could end up destroying one another.

Galatians 5:26

Let us not become proud. Let us not make each other angry. Let us not want what belongs to others.

Ephesians 4:2

Don’t be proud at all. Be completely gentle. Be patient. Put up with one another in love.

Ephesians 5:21

Follow the lead of one another because of your respect for Christ.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without complaining or arguing.

Colossians 3:12

You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient.

Colossians 3:8

But now here are the kinds of things you must also get rid of. You must get rid of anger, rage, hate and lies. Let no dirty words come out of your mouths.

1 Timothy 6:4

Then that person is proud and doesn’t understand anything. They like to argue more than they should. They can’t agree about what words mean. All of this results in wanting what others have. It causes fighting, harmful talk, and evil distrust.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, I want all of you to agree with one another. Be understanding. Love one another. Be kind and tender. Be humble.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, I’m speaking to you who are younger. Follow the lead of those who are older. All of you, put on a spirit free of pride toward one another. Put it on as if it were your clothes. Do this because Scripture says, “God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.” (Proverbs 3:34)