Philippians 2:13 asv — for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

American Standard Version

"for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure. "

— Philippians 2:13, American Standard Version

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Philippians 2 — Context

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that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,

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

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

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

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Do all things without murmurings and questionings:

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that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,

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holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.

Philippians 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:13 say?
Philippians 2:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure. ”
Where is Philippians 2:13 in the Bible?
Philippians 2:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 13.
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 2:13.
What translation should I read Philippians 2:13 in?
Philippians 2:13 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 2:13?
Philippians 2:13 reads (ASV): “for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure. ” 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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