Philippians 2:17 net — But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoi…

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"But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you."

— Philippians 2:17, NET Bible

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Philippians 2 — Context

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Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

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so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

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by holding on to the word of life so that on the day of Christ I will have a reason to boast that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.

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But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.

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And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.

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Models for Ministry Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged by hearing news about you.

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For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

Philippians 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:17 say?
Philippians 2:17 in the NET Bible reads: “But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.”
Where is Philippians 2:17 in the Bible?
Philippians 2:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Philippians 2:17 in?
Philippians 2:17 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 2:17?
Philippians 2:17 reads (NET): “But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.” 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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