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Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit. Instead with humility consider others better than 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

2then make my joy full by thinking alike, having the same love, being united in spirit, and having the same purpose.

4Each of you should take care not only for your own needs, but also for the needs of others.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:10Pride only breeds conflict, 1 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom. 1

Luke 18:14I say to you, this man went back down to his house justified rather than the other, because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but everyone who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Romans 13:13Let us walk appropriately, as in the day, not in drunken celebrations or drunkenness; and let us not walk in sexual immorality or in uncontrolled lust, and not in strife or jealousy.

1 Corinthians 15:9For I am the least of the apostles. I am unworthy to be called an apostle because I persecuted the church of God.

Galatians 5:15But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.

Galatians 5:26Let us not become conceited, 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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