But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.
Philippians 2:30 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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]. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Because for the work of Christ he came to the point of death: delivering his life, that he might fulfil that which on your part was wanting towards my service. |
But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches.
For this corruptible body must be clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality.
If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.
I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. , If I love you more, am I to be loved less?
But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Indeed, he was so ill that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.
I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it.
But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided #– #a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
I wanted to keep him with me, so that in my imprisonment for the gospel he might serve me in your place.
They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; for they did not love their lives to the point of death.