Philippians 2:13 bbe — For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, for his good pleasure.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Philippians 2:13, Bible in Basic English

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Philippians 2 — Context

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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.

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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.

Philippians 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:13 say?
Philippians 2:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, 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 (BBE): “For it is God who is the cause of your desires and of your acts, 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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