Philippians 2:12

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always been obedient, not only during my presence with you, but now much more in my absence, with fear and trembling work out your own salvation.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

In Context

11and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus is Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.

13For it is God who worketh effectually in you both to will and to perform of his good pleasure.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.

John 6:27Labour not for the meat which is perishable, but for that meat which endureth unto life eternal, which the Son of man will give you: for him hath the Father sealed, even God.

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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