Philippians 2:14

Modern

Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Traditional

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Literal

Do all things without grumblings and disputings,

Latin

Omnia autem facite sine murmurationibus et hæsitationibus:

Greek

English

Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Complaining and arguing come from thinking only about yourself (see 1 Corinthians 10:10; 1 Peter 4:9; Jude 1:16). God calls believers to love others in a way that puts their needs first (Philippians 2:4).

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

Theme notes and profiles

1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
1 Corinthians 10:10
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.
James 5:9
Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
Ephesians 4:31–32
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Exodus 16:7–8
…and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
Galatians 5:26
Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.
James 1:20
…for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
James 3:14–4:1
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
Galatians 5:15
But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.