Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
• New International Version (NIV)Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

Context of Philippians 2:3

1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

Philippians 2:3 word by word

μηδὲν κατ᾽ ἐριθείαν μηδὲ κατὰ κενοδοξίαν ἀλλὰ τῇ ταπεινοφροσύνῃ ἀλλήλους ἡγούμενοι ὑπερέχοντας ἑαυτῶν·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• nothingμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• throughκατάkata · according toG2596
• strifeἐριθείαeritheia · rivalryG2052
• orἤē · orG2228
• vaingloryκενοδοξίαkenodoxia · empty conceitG2754
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• in lowliness of mindὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• in lowliness of mindταπεινοφροσύνηtapeinophrosunē · humilityG5012
• letἡγέομαιhēgeomai · to governG2233
• eachἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
• betterὑπερέχωhuperechō · be higherG5242
• than themselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438

Cross-references for Philippians 2:3

• Philippians 2:14Do all things without grumbling or disputing,
• Philippians 1:15Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
• Proverbs 13:10By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
• Romans 13:13Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy.
• 1 Corinthians 3:3for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?
• 2 Corinthians 12:20For I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wish—that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.
• Galatians 5:15But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.
• Colossians 3:8But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
• 1 Timothy 6:4he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions,
• James 3:14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.
• James 4:5Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, "He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us"?
• 1 Peter 2:1So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
• Luke 14:7Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them,
• Luke 18:14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
• Romans 12:10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
• 1 Corinthians 15:9For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Let nothing be done through strife - Never be opposed to each other; never act from separate interests; ye are all brethren, and of one body; therefore let every member feel and labor for the welfare of the whole. And, in the exercise of your different functions, and in the use of your various gifts, do nothing so as to promote your own reputation, separately considered from the comfort, honor, and advantage of all. But in lowliness of mind - Have always…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Let nothing be done through strife - With a spirit of contention. This command forbids us to do anything, or attempt anything as the mere result of strife. This is not the principle from which we are to act, or by which we are to be governed. We are to form no plan, and aim at no object which is to be secured in this way. The command prohibits all attempts to secure anything over others by mere physical strength, or by superiority of intellect or numbers…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-4Do nothing out of selfish ambition: Thinking only about yourself is the opposite of truly caring for others (compare 2:20–21; 1 Corinthians 10:24; Galatians 5:26).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. Let nothing be done--The italicized words are not in the Greek. Perhaps the ellipsis had better be supplied from the Greek (Php 2:2), "Thinking nothing in the way of strife" (or rather, "factious intrigue," "self-seeking," see on Php 1:16). It is the thought which characterizes the action as good or bad before God. lowliness of mind--The direct relation of this grace is to God alone; it is the sense of dependence of the creature on the Creator as such…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:3

• Commandments
• Humility
• Pride
• Respect
• Strife
• Unselfishness

In the dictionaries

• Apostle
• Companion
• Disputing
• Lowliness
• Nigh
• Presently
• Vainglory
• Esteem
• Fashion
• Hope

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