By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Philippians 2:3 - English Standard Version 2016 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves]. American Standard Version (1901) doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; Common English Bible Don’t do anything for selfish purposes, but with humility think of others as better than yourselves. Catholic Public Domain Version Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves: |
By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy.
but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.
For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?
For I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wish—that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.
But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions,
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”