Philippians 2:18

Modern

So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

Traditional

For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

Literal

And likewise you also be glad and rejoice with me.

Latin

Idipsum autem et vos gaudete, et congratulamini mihi.

Greek

English

So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

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).

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

Theme notes and profiles

James 1:2–4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.