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,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than 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.

Context of Philippians 2:3

1Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; 4do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5Have this attitude in yourselves which was also 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

• Do nothingμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• selfishnessἐριθείαeritheia · rivalryG2052
• orμηδέmēde · norG3366
• emptyκενοδοξίαkenodoxia · empty conceitG2754
• considerἡγέομαιhēgeomai · to governG2233
• oneἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
• as moreὑπερέχωhuperechō · be higherG5242
• than yourselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438

Cross-references for Philippians 2:3

• Philippians 2:14Do all things without complaining or arguments;
• Philippians 1:15Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from goodwill;
• Proverbs 13:10Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
• Romans 13:13Let’s behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and debauchery, not in strife and jealousy.
• 1 Corinthians 3:3for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like ordinary people?
• 2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish, and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, angry tempers, selfishness, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances;
• Galatians 5:15But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.
• Colossians 3:8But now you also, rid yourselves of all of them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene speech from your mouth.
• 1 Timothy 6:4he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a sick craving for controversial questions and disputes about words, from which come envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
• James 3:14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.
• James 4:5Or do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose, “He jealously desires the Spirit whom He has made to dwell in us”?
• 1 Peter 2:1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander,
• Luke 14:7Now He began telling a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor at the table, saying to them,
• Luke 18:14I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other one; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
• Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor,
• 1 Corinthians 15:9For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit 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