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Philippians 2:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Philippians 2:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Obedience and Service in the World.[b] 12 (B)So then, my beloved, obedient as you have always been, not only when I am present but all the more now when I am absent, work out your salvation with fear and trembling.[c] 13 For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work.(C)
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- 2:11 Jesus Christ is Lord: a common early Christian acclamation; cf. 1 Cor 12:3; Rom 10:9. But doxology to God the Father is not overlooked here (Phil 2:11c) in the final version of the hymn.
- 2:12–18 Paul goes on to draw out further ethical implications for daily life (Phil 2:14–18) from the salvation God works in Christ.
- 2:12 Fear and trembling: a common Old Testament expression indicating awe and seriousness in the service of God (cf. Ex 15:16; Jdt 2:28; Ps 2:11; Is 19:16).
Philippians 2:11-13
New International Version
Philippians 2:11-13
New International Version
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,(A)
to the glory of God the Father.
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12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,(B) 13 for it is God who works in you(C) to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.(D)
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