Revised Literal Translation
Philippians 2:30
30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward 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
28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. 29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward 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
- 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 must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
- 1 Corinthians 16:10Now if Timothy come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
- Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
- Philippians 1:19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
- Matthew 25:36Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
- Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
- Romans 16:4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the Assemblies of the Gentiles.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
- Revelation 12:11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
- Philippians 4:10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
- 1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
- Philemon 1:13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of 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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