Philippians 2:30
because for the work of the Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to complete what was lacking in your service toward me.
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In Context
29Receive him in Sovereign with great joy, and hold such men in honor,
Cross References
Acts 20:24However none of this moves me, nor do I regard my life as valuable to myself, just so that I may complete my course with joy, even the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly proclaim the Good News of the grace of God.
1 Corinthians 15:53Because this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal put on immortality.
1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they have supplied;
2 Corinthians 12:15So I will gladly spend and be spent for the sake of your souls, even if the more I love you the less I am loved.
Philippians 2:17Yes, even if I am a libation being poured on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Philippians 4:10I rejoice in the Lord greatly that you have renewed your concern for me once again; of course you were concerned, just lacked the opportunity.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:20-30
Praise of Timothy and Epaphroditus. ( a. d. 62.) 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. 23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. 24 But… Read the whole commentary →