Philippians 2:30 “because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to mak…”

Philippians 2:30

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

World English Bible

because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

American Standard Version

because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because that for the woorke of Christ he was neere vnto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that seruice which was lacking on your part towarde me.

Darby Translation

because for the sake of the work he drew near even to death, venturing his life that he might fill up what lacked in your ministration toward me.

Young's Literal Translation

because on account of the work of the Christ he drew near to death, having hazarded the life that he might fill up your deficiency of service unto me.

Bible in Basic English

Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

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Cross references

“the work”

1 Corinthians 15:53 1 Corinthians 16:10

1 Corinthians 15:53 · BSB

For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.

1 Corinthians 16:10 · BSB

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

“nigh”

Acts 20:24 Philippians 2:17 Philippians 2:27 Matthew 25:36–40 Romans 16:4 2 Corinthians 12:15

Acts 20:24 · BSB

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Philippians 2:17 · BSB

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Philippians 2:27 · BSB

He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

Matthew 25:36–40 · BSB

I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’

Romans 16:4 · BSB

who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

2 Corinthians 12:15 · BSB

And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

“to”

1 Corinthians 16:17 Philippians 4:10 Philippians 4:18 Philemon 1:13

1 Corinthians 16:17 · BSB

I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

Philippians 4:10 · BSB

Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

Philippians 4:18 · BSB

I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Philemon 1:13 · BSB

I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.

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

In context

29Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

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