Philippians 2:2 nasb — make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

NASB

"make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose."

— Philippians 2:2, NASB

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Philippians 2 — Context

1

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

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make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

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Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

4

do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

5

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,

Philippians 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:2 say?
Philippians 2:2 in the NASB reads: “make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.”
Where is Philippians 2:2 in the Bible?
Philippians 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Philippians 2:2 in?
Philippians 2:2 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 2:2?
Philippians 2:2 reads (NASB): “make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.” 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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