Philippians 2:3

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

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Philippians 2:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
ESV
3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
NLT
3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
MSG
3 Don't push your way to the front; don't sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead.
CSB
3 Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3 In-Context

1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Galatians 5:26
  • 2. Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 5:5
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