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Philippians 2:3
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KJ21
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem the other better than himself.
ASV
doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;
AMP
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.
AMPC
Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].
BRG
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
CSB
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
CSBA
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
CEB
Don’t do anything for selfish purposes, but with humility think of others as better than yourselves.
CJB
Do nothing out of rivalry or vanity; but, in humility, regard each other as better than yourselves —
CEV
Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.
DARBY
[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;
DLNT
doing nothing based-on selfish-interest nor based on conceit, but with humble-mindedness regarding one another as surpassing yourselves;
DRA
Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves:
ERV
In whatever you do, don’t let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves.
EASY
In the way that you live, do not just try to help yourself. Do not be proud. Instead, respect other people. Think about other people as more important than yourself.
EHV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility consider one another better than yourselves.
ESV
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
ESVUK
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
EXB
When you do things, do not let ·selfishness [rivalry; selfish ambition] or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more ·honor [regard; value] to others than to yourselves.
GNV
That nothing be done through contention or vainglory, but that in meekness of mind every man esteem others better than himself.
GW
Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves.
GNT
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.
HCSB
Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
ICB
When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.
ISV
Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves.
PHILLIPS
Now if your experience of Christ’s encouragement and love means anything to you, if you have known something of the fellowship of his Spirit, and all that it means in kindness and deep sympathy, do make my best hope for you come true! Live together in harmony, live together in love, as though you had only one mind and one spirit between you. Never act from motives of rivalry or personal vanity, but in humility think more of each other than you do of yourselves. None of you should think only of his own affairs, but should learn to see things from other people’s point of view.
JUB
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in humility let each esteem others better than themselves,
KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
AKJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
LSB
doing nothing from selfish ambition or vain glory, but with humility of mind regarding one another as more important than yourselves,
LEB
Do nothing according to selfish ambition or according to empty conceit, but in humility considering one another better than yourselves,
TLB
Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself.
MSG
If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care—then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. 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. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.
MEV
Let nothing be done out of strife or conceit, but in humility let each esteem the other better than himself.
MOUNCE
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
NOG
Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves.
NABRE
Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves,
NASB
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves;
NASB1995
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;
NCB
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vanity, but humbly regard others as better than yourselves.
NCV
When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.
NET
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.
NIRV
Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be humble. Value others more than yourselves.
NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
NIVUK
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
NKJV
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
NLV
Nothing should be done because of pride or thinking about yourself. Think of other people as more important than yourself.
NLT
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
NMB
Let nothing be done through rivalry or vainglory, but in meekness of mind let everyone esteem the other better than himself.
NRSVA
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.
NRSVACE
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.
NRSVCE
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.
NRSVUE
Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.
NTFE
Never act out of selfish ambition or vanity; instead, regard everybody else as your superior.
OJB
Doing nothing according to anochiyut (selfishness 1:17) nor according to empty ga’avah (conceit, haughtiness, arrogance), but in anavah (humility), fergin (graciously grant) each other esteem above yourselves [Ro 12:10].
RGT
So that nothing is done through self-interest or empty pride. But that in humility, everyone thinks others better than himself.
RSV
Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves.
RSVCE
Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves.
TLV
Do nothing out of selfishness or conceit, but with humility consider others as more important than yourselves,
VOICE
Don’t let selfishness and prideful agendas take over. Embrace true humility, and lift your heads to extend love to others.
WEB
doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;
WE
Do not try to prove you are better than others. Do not be proud of yourselves, but be humble. Think of other people as being better than yourselves.
WYC
nothing by strife, neither by vain glory, but in meekness, deeming each other to be higher than himself;
YLT
nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves --
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