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Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of…
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
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The verses around Philippians 2:3.
1If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Verse explanation
Paul gives the antidote to rivalry and vanity: genuine humility, which treats the other person’s interest as more important than one’s own, the practical basis for unity.
From the Philippians 2 study in Bible in Stories.
Philippians 2:3 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Nada façaes por contenda ou por vangloria, mas por humildade; cada um considere os outros superiores a si mesmo.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Nada [façais] por rivalidade egoísta ou por vanglória; ao contrário, por humildade cada um considere o outro superior a si mesmo.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
No hagan ninguna cosa con un espíritu egoísta u orgulloso, sino piensen con humildad unos de otros cosas mejores que las que piensan de ustedes mismos.
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More verses about humility
- James 4:10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
- 1 Peter 5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
- Proverbs 22:4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
- Micah 6:8He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to…
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