Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.In other versions
because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
ASV
Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.
BBE
because for the sake of the work he drew near even to death, venturing his life that he might fill up what lacked in your ministration toward me.
DBY
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
WEB
because on account of the work of the Christ he drew near to death, having hazarded the life that he might fill up your deficiency of service unto me.
YLT
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
ENG
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh to death, not regarding his life, to supply the want of your service towards me.
WBT
because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
BSB
In context
28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus
