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Philippians 2:12-1964 bbe — So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I…

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So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;

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For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure.

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Do all things without protests and arguments;

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So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

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Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect.

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And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

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And in the same way do you be glad and have a part in my joy.

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But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be comforted when I have news of you.

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For I have no man of like mind who will truly have care for you.

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For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ.

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But his quality is clear to you; how, as a child is to its father, so he was a help to me in the work of the good news.

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Him then I am hoping to send as quickly as possible, when I am able to see how things will go for me:

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But I have faith in the Lord that I myself will come before long.

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But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need;

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Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill:

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For in fact he was ill almost to death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him but on me, so that I might not have grief on grief.

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I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow.

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So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

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Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

— Philippians 2:12-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Philippians 2 — Context

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For this reason God has put him in the highest place and has given to him the name which is greater than every name;

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So that at the name of Jesus every knee may be bent, of those in heaven and those on earth and those in the underworld,

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And that every tongue may give witness that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

12

So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;

13

For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure.

14

Do all things without protests and arguments;

15

So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

16

Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect.

17

And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

18

And in the same way do you be glad and have a part in my joy.

19

But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be comforted when I have news of you.

20

For I have no man of like mind who will truly have care for you.

21

For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ.

22

But his quality is clear to you; how, as a child is to its father, so he was a help to me in the work of the good news.

23

Him then I am hoping to send as quickly as possible, when I am able to see how things will go for me:

24

But I have faith in the Lord that I myself will come before long.

25

But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need;

26

Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill:

27

For in fact he was ill almost to death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him but on me, so that I might not have grief on grief.

28

I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow.

29

So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

30

Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

Philippians 2:12-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:12-1964 say?

Philippians 2:12-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts; For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure. Do all things without protests and arguments; So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect. And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all: And in the same way do you be glad and have a part in my joy. But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be comforted when I have news of you. For I have no man of like mind who will truly have care for you. For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ. But his quality is clear to you; how, as a child is to its father, so he was a help to me in the work of the good news. Him then I am hoping to send as quickly as possible, when I am able to see how things will go for me: But I have faith in the Lord that I myself will come before long. But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need; Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill: For in fact he was ill almost to death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him but on me, so that I might not have grief on grief. I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow. So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is: Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.”

Where is Philippians 2:12-1964 in the Bible?

Philippians 2:12-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verses 12–1964.

Who wrote Philippians?

Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Philippians about?

Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.

What are the major themes of Philippians?

Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 2:12-1964.

What translation should I read Philippians 2:12-1964 in?

Philippians 2:12-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Philippians 2:12-1964?

Philippians 2:12-1964 reads (BBE): “So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts; For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure. Do all things without protests and arguments; So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect. And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all: And in the same way do you be glad and have a part in my joy. But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be comforted when I have news of you. For I have no man of like mind who will truly have care for you. For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ. But his quality is clear to you; how, as a child is to its father, so he was a help to me in the work of the good news. Him then I am hoping to send as quickly as possible, when I am able to see how things will go for me: But I have faith in the Lord that I myself will come before long. But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need; Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill: For in fact he was ill almost to death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him but on me, so that I might not have grief on grief. I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow. So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is: Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.