Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility con…”

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

World English Bible

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

American Standard Version

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

Geneva Bible 1599

That nothing be done through contention or vaine glory, but that in meekenesse of minde euery man esteeme other better then himselfe.

Darby Translation

[let] nothing [be] in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves;

Young's Literal Translation

nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves —

Bible in Basic English

Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself;

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Cross references

“nothing”

Galatians 5:26 James 3:14–16 Philippians 2:14 Galatians 5:15 1 Timothy 6:4 Proverbs 13:10

Galatians 5:26 · BSB

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.

James 3:14–16 · BSB

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

Philippians 2:14 · BSB

Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Galatians 5:15 · BSB

But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.

1 Timothy 6:4 · BSB

he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

Proverbs 13:10 · BSB

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

“but”

Romans 12:10 Ephesians 5:21 Ephesians 4:2 1 Peter 5:5 Luke 18:14 Luke 14:7–11

Romans 12:10 · BSB

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Ephesians 5:21 · BSB

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Ephesians 4:2 · BSB

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

1 Peter 5:5 · BSB

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.”

Luke 18:14 · BSB

I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 14:7–11 · BSB

When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

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