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Philippians 2:30
30because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not 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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.
Context of Philippians 2:30
28Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 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.
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 15:53For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.
- 1 Corinthians 16:10When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am.
- Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
- Philippians 1:19for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
- Matthew 25:36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
- Acts 20:24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
- Romans 16:4They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less?
- Revelation 12:11They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
- Philippians 4:10I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
- 1 Corinthians 16:17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
- Philemon 1:13I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.
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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