God’s Word Translation
Philippians 2:30
30He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ in order to make up for the help you couldn’t give me.
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
28So I’m especially eager to send him to you. In this way you will have the joy of seeing him again and I will feel relieved. 29Give him a joyful Christian welcome. Make sure you honor people like Epaphroditus highly. He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ in order to make up for the help you couldn’t give me.
Read all of Philippians 2Philippians 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 15:53This body that decays must be changed into a body that cannot decay. This mortal body must be changed into a body that will live forever.
- 1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy comes, make sure that he doesn’t have anything to be afraid of while he is with you. He’s doing the Lord’s work as I am,
- Philippians 2:17My life is being poured out as a part of the sacrifice and service ⌞I offer to God⌟ for your faith. Yet, I am filled with joy, and I share that joy with all of you.
- Philippians 1:19for another reason. I know that I will be set free through your prayers and through the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
- Matthew 25:36I needed clothes, and you gave me something to wear. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’
- Acts 20:24But I don’t place any value on my own life. I want to finish the race I’m running. I want to carry out the mission I received from the Lord Jesus—the mission of testifying to the Good News of God’s kindness.
- Romans 16:4They risked their lives to save me. I’m thankful to them and so are all the churches among the nations.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15I will be very glad to spend whatever I have. I’ll even give myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?
- Revelation 12:11They won the victory over him because of the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life so much that they refused to give it up.
- Philippians 4:10The Lord has filled me with joy because you again showed interest in me. You were interested but did not have an opportunity to show it.
- 1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here. They have made up for your absence.
- Philemon 1:13I wanted to keep him here with me. Then he could have served me in your place while I am in prison for spreading the Good News.
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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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
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