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Philippians 2

Philippians 2:12

Lights in the World · Philippians 2:12–18
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Translations

Modern
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Traditional
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Literal
Therefore, my beloved, just as always you obeyed, not only as in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Latin
Itaque carissimi mei (sicut semper obedistis), non ut in præsentia mei tantum, sed multo magis nunc in absentia mea, cum metu et tremore vestram salutem operamini.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Notes

Philippians 2:12

as you have always obeyed (see John 3:36; Romans 1:5): Believers must consider God's judgment like everyone else (compare 1 Corinthians 3:10–13). Therefore, they should live obediently before God, with deep respect and fear.

Philippians 2:12–18

Paul encourages believers to stay strong in their faith and live lives of obedience and purity, following Christ's example.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Faith and Good Deeds

Parallels

Matthew 5:13–16

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Fear Foreordination Parousia Philippians, Letter to the Sanctification

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Fear of God: Reverence God Working through You Obedience to God: should be Constant Obedience: Enjoined Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Pressing toward the Goal Salvation: from Sin, to be Worked out with Fear and Trembling The Fear of God