Philippians 2:12 nasb — So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work…

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"So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;"

— Philippians 2:12, NASB

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Philippians 2 — Context

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For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,

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so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

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and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;

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for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

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Do all things without grumbling or disputing;

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so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world,

Philippians 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:12 say?
Philippians 2:12 in the NASB reads: “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;”
Where is Philippians 2:12 in the Bible?
Philippians 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 12.
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.
What translation should I read Philippians 2:12 in?
Philippians 2:12 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?
Philippians 2:12 reads (NASB): “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;” 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.
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