Philippians 2:17

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Modern

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Traditional

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

Literal

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and rejoice with you all.

Latin

Sed et si immolor supra sacrificium, et obsequium fidei vestræ, gaudeo, et congratulor omnibus vobis.

Original

Greek

English

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Notes

Philippians 2:17–18

even if I am being poured out like a drink offering … I am glad and rejoice: In both Jewish and pagan traditions, people would pour out wine on a sacrifice or at the altar to honor their god. Paul uses this image to say that his whole life is like an offering to God (compare Romans 12:1; 15:16).
Faithful service brings joy because nothing done for God is wasted (see 1 Corinthians 15:58).

Philippians 2:12–18

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

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Paul (Saul)

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Philippians 2:17

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