Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, New Living Translation Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. English Standard Version Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Berean Standard Bible Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Berean Literal Bible nothing according to self-interest or according to vain conceit, but in humility be esteeming one another surpassing themselves, King James Bible Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. New King James Version Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. New American Standard Bible Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; NASB 1995 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; NASB 1977 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; Legacy Standard Bible doing nothing from selfish ambition or vain glory, but with humility of mind regarding one another as more important than yourselves, Amplified Bible Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. Christian Standard Bible Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. American Standard Version doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; Contemporary English Version Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. English Revised Version doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves. Good News Translation Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves. International Standard Version Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves. Majority Standard Bible Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. NET Bible Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself. New Heart English Bible doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; Webster's Bible Translation Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Weymouth New Testament Do nothing in a spirit of factiousness or of vainglory, but, with true humility, let every one regard the rest as being of more account than himself; World English Bible doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnothing in rivalry or vainglory, but in humility of mind counting one another more excellent than yourselves— Berean Literal Bible nothing according to self-interest or according to vain conceit, but in humility be esteeming one another surpassing themselves, Young's Literal Translation nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves -- Smith's Literal Translation Nothing by hired labor, or vainglory; but in lowliness the leaders hold each other above themselves. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves: Catholic Public Domain Version Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself. New American Bible Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, New Revised Standard Version Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo nothing through strife or vain glory; but in humility let each regard his neighbor better than himself. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And you should not do anything with contention or empty glory, but in humility of mind, let every person esteem his neighbor as better than himself. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentdoing nothing in strife and vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Godbey New Testament that nothing is to be according to self-seeking nor according to vain glory, but in humility esteeming one another better than yourselves; Haweis New Testament Let nothing be done contentiously or vain-gloriously; but in humility reckoning others superior to yourselves. Mace New Testament Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves. Weymouth New Testament Do nothing in a spirit of factiousness or of vainglory, but, with true humility, let every one regard the rest as being of more account than himself; Worrell New Testament doing nothing through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind, each esteeming others better than himself; Worsley New Testament Do nothing through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind each esteeming others better than themselves. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context One in Christ…2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Galatians 5:26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another. Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 13:10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Treasury of Scripture Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. nothing. Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: Philippians 1:15,16 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: … Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. but. Luke 14:7-11 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, … Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Jump to Previous Better Conceit Consider Counting Envy Esteem Excellent Glory Humility Important Lowliness Mind Others Pride Regard Rest Rivalry Self Selfish Spirit Strife Themselves Thoughts True. Vain Vainglory Vain-GloryJump to Next Better Conceit Consider Counting Envy Esteem Excellent Glory Humility Important Lowliness Mind Others Pride Regard Rest Rivalry Self Selfish Spirit Strife Themselves Thoughts True. Vain Vainglory Vain-GloryPhilippians 2 1. Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;12. to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world, 16. and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God. 19. He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also. Do nothing This phrase sets a foundational principle for Christian conduct. The Greek word for "nothing" is "μηδέν" (mēden), emphasizing the absolute nature of the command. It calls believers to a radical departure from self-centered actions, urging them to examine their motives in every aspect of life. Historically, the early church faced challenges of division and personal agendas, making this instruction crucial for unity. out of selfish ambition or empty pride but in humility consider others more important than yourselves Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [Do] nothingμηδὲν (mēden) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing. out of κατ’ (kat’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). selfish ambition ἐριθείαν (eritheian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2052: Perhaps as the same as erethizo; properly, intrigue, i.e. faction. or μηδὲ (mēde) Conjunction Strong's 3366: And not, not even, neither…nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor. empty pride, κενοδοξίαν (kenodoxian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2754: Vainglory, empty pride. From kenodoxos; empty glorying, i.e. Self-conceit. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. in humility ταπεινοφροσύνῃ (tapeinophrosynē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5012: Humility, lowliness of mind, modesty. From a compound of tapeinos and the base of phren; humiliation of mind, i.e. Modesty. consider ἡγούμενοι (hēgoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2233: (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. others ἀλλήλους (allēlous) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 240: One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. more important than ὑπερέχοντας (hyperechontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5242: To excel, surpass, be superior. From huper and echo; to hold oneself above, i.e. to excel; participle superior, superiority. yourselves. ἑαυτῶν (heautōn) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. Links Philippians 2:3 NIVPhilippians 2:3 NLT Philippians 2:3 ESV Philippians 2:3 NASB Philippians 2:3 KJV Philippians 2:3 BibleApps.com Philippians 2:3 Biblia Paralela Philippians 2:3 Chinese Bible Philippians 2:3 French Bible Philippians 2:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Philippians 2:3 Doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit (Philipp. Phil. Php.) |
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