Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Philippians 2:3

BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

AKJV

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

CPDV

Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself.

ERV

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

NHEB

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

SMT

Nothing by hired labor, or vainglory; but in lowliness the leaders hold each other above themselves.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philippians 2:3

LetnothingG3367AdjectivebedonethroughG2596Preposition strifeG2052Noun Feminine orG2228 vaingloryG2754Noun Feminine butG235ConjunctioninlowlinessofmindG5012Noun Feminine letG2233Verb eachG240 esteemG2233Verb otherG240betterthanG5242Verb themselvesG1438

Commentary for Philippians 2:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philippians 2:3

Summary

Avoid selfishness by valuing others' worth

Event

Teaching virtue

Estimated Time Period

c. 60-62 AD