Philippians 2:30

Philippians 2:30 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
• New International Version (NIV)because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.

Context of Philippians 2:30

28For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice again when you see him and I may be less anxious. 29Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with great joy and hold people like him in honor, because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

Philippians 2:30 word by word

ὅτι διὰ τὸ ἔργον Χριστοῦ μέχρι θανάτου ἤγγισεν παραβολευσάμενος τῇ ψυχῇ, ἵνα ἀναπληρώσῃ τὸ ὑμῶν ὑστέρημα τῆς πρός με λειτουργίας.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Becauseὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• the workὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the workἔργονergon · workG2041
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• he was nighἐγγίζωeggizō · to come nearG1448
• untoμέχριmechri mechris · untilG3360
• deathθάνατοςthanatos · deathG2288
• not regardingπαραβουλεύομαι, παραβολεύομαιparabouleuomai · to riskG3851
• his lifeψυχήpsuchē · soul: lifeG5590
• ·ἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• to supplyἀναπληρόωanaplēroō · to fulfilG378
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• lackὑστέρημαhusterēma · deficiencyG5303
• of serviceλειτουργίαleitourgia · ministryG3009
• towardπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for Philippians 2:30

• 1 Corinthians 15:53For this corruptible body must be clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
• Philippians 2:17But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
• Philippians 1:19because I know this will lead to my salvation through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
• Matthew 25:36I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me.’
• Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.
• Romans 16:4who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches.
• 2 Corinthians 12:15I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?
• Revelation 12:11They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; for they did not love their lives to the point of death.
• Philippians 4:10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it.
• 1 Corinthians 16:17I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.
• Philemon 1:13I wanted to keep him with me, so that in my imprisonment for the gospel he might serve me in your place.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30For the work of Christ - Preaching the Gospel, and ministering to the distressed. He was nigh unto death - Having labored far beyond his strength. Not regarding his life - Instead of ͅ ͅ, not regarding his life, , risking his life, is the reading of ABDEFG, and is received by Griesbach into the text. His frequent and intense preaching, and labouring to supply the apostle's wants, appear to have brought him nigh to the gates of death. The humiliation and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30Because for the work of Christ - That is, either by exposing himself in his journey to see the apostle in Rome, or by his labors there. Not regarding his life - There is a difference in the mss. here, so great that it is impossible now to determine which is the true reading, though the sense is not materially affected. The common reading of the Greek text is, ́ paraboleusamenosliterally “misconsulting, not consulting carefully, not taking pains.” The…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-30Verses 19-30 It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 29-30Epaphroditus deserved their honor because he risked his life for Christ on their behalf (for the importance of showing honor, compare Romans 10:12; 13:7; Ephesians 5:33; 6:2; 1 Timothy 5:17; 6:1; 1 Peter 2:17; 3:7).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3030. for the work of Christ--namely, the bringing of a supply to me, the minister of Christ. He was probably in a delicate state of health in setting out from Philippi; but at all hazards he undertook this service of Christian love, which cost him a serious sickness. not regarding his life--Most of the oldest manuscripts read, "hazarding," &c. to supply your lack of service--Not that Paul would imply, they lacked the will: what they "lacked" was the…Read the comment

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In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Philippians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings