Philippians 2:3

[let] nothing [be] in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves;

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2fulfil my joy, that ye may think the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, thinking one thing;

4regarding not each his own [qualities], but each those of others also.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:10By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

Luke 18:14I say unto you, This [man] went down to his house justified rather than that [other]. For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

Romans 13:13As in the day, let us walk becomingly; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and lasciviousness, not in strife and emulation.

1 Corinthians 15:9For *I* am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called apostle, because I have persecuted the assembly of God.

Galatians 5:15but if ye bite and devour one another, see that ye are not consumed one of another.

Galatians 5:26Let us not become vain-glorious, provoking one another, envying one another.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:2-12

Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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