Philippians 2:30

30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.

Philippians 2:30 in Other Translations

KJV
30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
ESV
30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
NLT
30 For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.
MSG
30 Remember the ministry to me that you started but weren't able to complete? Well, in the process of finishing up that work, he put his life on the line and nearly died doing it.
CSB
30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

Philippians 2:30 In-Context

28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety.
29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,
30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 16:17
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