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Philippians 2:3

Nothing should be done out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility lift others up above yourselves,

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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

2I entreat you to make my happiness complete – live together animated by the same spirit and in mutual love, one in heart, animated by one Spirit.

4considering not only your own interests but also the interests of others.

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Cross References

Luke 18:14This man, I tell you, went home pardoned, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, while everyone who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Romans 13:13Being in the light of day, let us live becomingly, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lust and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.

1 Corinthians 15:9For I am the least of the apostles, I who am unworthy of the name of ‘apostle,’ because I persecuted the church of God.

Galatians 5:15But, if you are continually wounding and preying on one another, take care that you are not destroyed by one another.

Galatians 5:26Do not let us grow vain, and provoke or envy 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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