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Philippians 2:2 net — complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose.

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"complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose."

— Philippians 2:2, NET Bible

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Philippians 2 — Context

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Christian Unity and Christ’s Humility Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

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complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose.

3

Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.

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Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.

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You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had,

Philippians 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:2 say?
Philippians 2:2 in the NET Bible reads: “complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having 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 (NET): “complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having 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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