Philippians 2:12

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Philippians 2:12

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Summary

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.

My beloved

Philippians 4:1

1 Corinthians 4:14

1 Peter 2:11

As ye

Philippians 1:5

Work

Own

With

General references

Leviticus 20:7

Acts 5:11

Bible References

My beloved

Therefore, my beloved brothers I long to see you. You are my joy and crown. In this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you.

Beloved, I request that you as aliens and strangers abstain from fleshly lust (desires), which causes conflict in you.

As ye

and for your fellowship in participation of the good news from the first day until now.

Work

Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead.

The labor of the righteous leads to life. The yield of the wicked is punishment.

The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been man's goal, and men of violence have attempted to take it by force.

Someone asked him, Will only a few people be saved? Jesus answered them:

Do not work for food that perishes but for food that offers everlasting life. The Son of man will give you this food. The Father, even God, has set his seal upon him.

[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.

Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable. Always have plenty to do in the work of the Lord, for you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Do not be deceived. God is not mocked! A man will harvest what he sows.

We continually remember your work of faith, labor of love, and patience, and your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.

Let us do our utmost to enter into that rest. Let no one fall into the same pattern of disobedience by not obeying the word.

For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister.

A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Yes, for this very reason you do your part with all diligence. Supply virtue to your faith. Add knowledge to your virtue.

Grow in the unmerited favor and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

Own

I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly that I may be encouraged when I know your circumstances.

You know the time. It is the hour for you to awake from sleep. Now our salvation is nearer than when we became believers.

To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews. To those under the Law, as under the Law, that I might gain those under the Law.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

With

Let us make an agreement with our God to put away all the wives and all their children, if it seems right to my lord and to those who go in fear of the words of our God. Let it be done in keeping with the law.

Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.

My flesh trembles out of respect for you. I truly reverence (respect) your judgments.

I have made all these things. That is why all these things have come into being, declares Jehovah. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry for their sins and who tremble at my word.

Get up and go into the city, and it will be told to you what you must do.

The jailer called for lights. He rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

And I came to you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

His affection is even greater for you as he remembers your obedience and how with reverence and trembling you received him.

Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of your heart, as to Christ.

While the promise of entering his rest remains, let us fear that one of you might come up short and not enter.

Let us be thankful, because we will receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship (serve) (intensely adore) God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe.

General references

Keep (consecrate) yourselves holy, because I am Jehovah your God!

Great fear came upon the entire congregation who heard these things.