Apologetics Bible

Philippians 2:1

Greek

Εἴ τις οὖν παράκλησις ἐν Χριστῷ, εἴ τι παραμύθιον ἀγάπης, εἴ τις κοινωνία πνεύματος, εἴ τις σπλάγχνα καὶ οἰκτιρμοί,

Ei tis oyn paraklesis en Christo, ei ti paramythion agapes, ei tis koinonia pneymatos, ei tis splagchna kai oiktirmoi,

KJV: If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

AKJV: If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

ASV: If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,

YLT: If, then, any exhortation is in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

Exposition: Philippians 2:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:2

Greek

πληρώσατέ μου τὴν χαρὰν ἵνα τὸ αὐτὸ φρονῆτε, τὴν αὐτὴν ἀγάπην ἔχοντες, σύμψυχοι, τὸ ἓν φρονοῦντες,

plerosate moy ten charan ina to ayto phronete, ten ayten agapen echontes, sympsychoi, to en phronoyntes,

KJV: Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

AKJV: Fulfill you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

ASV: make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

YLT: fulfil ye my joy, that ye may mind the same thing--having the same love--of one soul--minding the one thing,

Exposition: Philippians 2:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:3

Greek

μηδὲν κατʼ ἐριθείαν ⸂μηδὲ κατὰ⸃ κενοδοξίαν, ἀλλὰ τῇ ταπεινοφροσύνῃ ἀλλήλους ἡγούμενοι ὑπερέχοντας ἑαυτῶν,

meden kat eritheian mede kata kenodoxian, alla te tapeinophrosyne alleloys egoymenoi yperechontas eayton,

KJV: Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

AKJV: Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

ASV: doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

YLT: nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves--

Exposition: Philippians 2:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:4

Greek

μὴ τὰ ἑαυτῶν ⸀ἕκαστοι ⸀σκοποῦντες, ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰ ἑτέρων ⸁ἕκαστοι.

me ta eayton ekastoi skopoyntes, alla kai ta eteron ekastoi.

KJV: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

AKJV: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

ASV: not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

YLT: each not to your own look ye, but each also to the things of others.

Exposition: Philippians 2:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:5

Greek

τοῦτο ⸀φρονεῖτε ἐν ὑμῖν ὃ καὶ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ,

toyto phroneite en ymin o kai en Christo Iesoy,

KJV: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

AKJV: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

ASV: Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

YLT: For, let this mind be in you that is also in Christ Jesus,

Exposition: Philippians 2:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:6

Greek

ὃς ἐν μορφῇ θεοῦ ὑπάρχων οὐχ ἁρπαγμὸν ἡγήσατο τὸ εἶναι ἴσα θεῷ,

os en morphe theoy yparchon oych arpagmon egesato to einai isa theo,

KJV: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

AKJV: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

ASV: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped,

YLT: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal to God,

Exposition: Philippians 2:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:7

Greek

ἀλλὰ ἑαυτὸν ἐκένωσεν μορφὴν δούλου λαβών, ἐν ὁμοιώματι ἀνθρώπων γενόμενος· καὶ σχήματι εὑρεθεὶς ὡς ἄνθρωπος

alla eayton ekenosen morphen doyloy labon, en omoiomati anthropon genomenos· kai schemati eyretheis os anthropos

KJV: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

AKJV: But made himself of no reputation, and took on him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

ASV: but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

YLT: but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made,

Exposition: Philippians 2:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:8

Greek

ἐταπείνωσεν ἑαυτὸν γενόμενος ὑπήκοος μέχρι θανάτου, θανάτου δὲ σταυροῦ·

etapeinosen eayton genomenos ypekoos mechri thanatoy, thanatoy de stayroy·

KJV: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

AKJV: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross.

ASV: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

YLT: and in fashion having been found as a man, he humbled himself, having become obedient unto death--death even of a cross,

Exposition: Philippians 2:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:9

Greek

διὸ καὶ ὁ θεὸς αὐτὸν ὑπερύψωσεν, καὶ ἐχαρίσατο αὐτῷ ⸀τὸ ὄνομα τὸ ὑπὲρ πᾶν ὄνομα,

dio kai o theos ayton yperypsosen, kai echarisato ayto to onoma to yper pan onoma,

KJV: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

AKJV: Why God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

ASV: Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;

YLT: wherefore, also, God did highly exalt him, and gave to him a name that is above every name,

Exposition: Philippians 2:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:10

Greek

ἵνα ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ πᾶν γόνυ κάμψῃ ἐπουρανίων καὶ ἐπιγείων καὶ καταχθονίων,

ina en to onomati Iesoy pan gony kampse epoyranion kai epigeion kai katachthonion,

KJV: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

AKJV: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

ASV: that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,

YLT: that in the name of Jesus every knee may bow--of heavenlies, and earthlies, and what are under the earth--

Exposition: Philippians 2:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:11

Greek

καὶ πᾶσα γλῶσσα ἐξομολογήσηται ὅτι κύριος Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς εἰς δόξαν θεοῦ πατρός.

kai pasa glossa exomologesetai oti kyrios Iesoys Christos eis doxan theoy patros.

KJV: And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

AKJV: And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

ASV: and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

YLT: and every tongue may confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Exposition: Philippians 2:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:12

Greek

Ὥστε, ἀγαπητοί μου, καθὼς πάντοτε ὑπηκούσατε, μὴ ὡς ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ μου μόνον ἀλλὰ νῦν πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἐν τῇ ἀπουσίᾳ μου, μετὰ φόβου καὶ τρόμου τὴν ἑαυτῶν σωτηρίαν κατεργάζεσθε,

Oste, agapetoi moy, kathos pantote ypekoysate, me os en te paroysia moy monon alla nyn pollo mallon en te apoysia moy, meta phoboy kai tromoy ten eayton soterian katergazesthe,

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Why, my beloved, as you 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.

ASV: So then, my beloved, even 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;

YLT: So that, my beloved, as ye always obey, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, with fear and trembling your own salvation work out,

Exposition: Philippians 2:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:13

Greek

⸀θεὸς γάρ ἐστιν ὁ ἐνεργῶν ἐν ὑμῖν καὶ τὸ θέλειν καὶ τὸ ἐνεργεῖν ὑπὲρ τῆς εὐδοκίας.

theos gar estin o energon en ymin kai to thelein kai to energein yper tes eydokias.

KJV: For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

AKJV: For it is God which works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

ASV: for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

YLT: for God it is who is working in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

Exposition: Philippians 2:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:14

Greek

Πάντα ποιεῖτε χωρὶς γογγυσμῶν καὶ διαλογισμῶν,

Panta poieite choris goggysmon kai dialogismon,

KJV: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

AKJV: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

ASV: Do all things without murmurings and questionings:

YLT: All things do without murmurings and reasonings,

Exposition: Philippians 2:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Do all things without murmurings and disputings:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:15

Greek

ἵνα γένησθε ἄμεμπτοι καὶ ἀκέραιοι, τέκνα θεοῦ ⸂ἄμωμα μέσον⸃ γενεᾶς σκολιᾶς καὶ διεστραμμένης, ἐν οἷς φαίνεσθε ὡς φωστῆρες ἐν κόσμῳ

ina genesthe amemptoi kai akeraioi, tekna theoy amoma meson geneas skolias kai diestrammenes, en ois phainesthe os phosteres en kosmo

KJV: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

AKJV: That you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the middle of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;

ASV: that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,

YLT: that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God, unblemished in the midst of a generation crooked and perverse, among whom ye do appear as luminaries in the world,

Exposition: Philippians 2:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:16

Greek

λόγον ζωῆς ἐπέχοντες, εἰς καύχημα ἐμοὶ εἰς ἡμέραν Χριστοῦ, ὅτι οὐκ εἰς κενὸν ἔδραμον οὐδὲ εἰς κενὸν ἐκοπίασα.

logon zoes epechontes, eis kaychema emoi eis emeran Christoy, oti oyk eis kenon edramon oyde eis kenon ekopiasa.

KJV: Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

AKJV: Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.

ASV: holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.

YLT: the word of life holding forth, for rejoicing to me in regard to a day of Christ, that not in vain did I run, nor in vain did I labour;

Exposition: Philippians 2:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:17

Greek

ἀλλὰ εἰ καὶ σπένδομαι ἐπὶ τῇ θυσίᾳ καὶ λειτουργίᾳ τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, χαίρω καὶ συγχαίρω πᾶσιν ὑμῖν·

alla ei kai spendomai epi te thysia kai leitoyrgia tes pisteos ymon, chairo kai sygchairo pasin ymin·

KJV: Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

AKJV: Yes, and if I be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

ASV: Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all:

YLT: but if also I am poured forth upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and joy with you all,

Exposition: Philippians 2:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:18

Greek

τὸ δὲ αὐτὸ καὶ ὑμεῖς χαίρετε καὶ συγχαίρετέ μοι.

to de ayto kai ymeis chairete kai sygchairete moi.

KJV: For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

AKJV: For the same cause also do you joy, and rejoice with me.

ASV: and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.

YLT: because of this do ye also rejoice and joy with me.

Exposition: Philippians 2:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:19

Greek

Ἐλπίζω δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ Τιμόθεον ταχέως πέμψαι ὑμῖν, ἵνα κἀγὼ εὐψυχῶ γνοὺς τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν.

Elpizo de en kyrio Iesoy Timotheon tacheos pempsai ymin, ina kago eypsycho gnoys ta peri ymon.

KJV: But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

AKJV: But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly to you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

ASV: But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

YLT: And I hope, in the Lord Jesus, Timotheus to send quickly to you, that I also may be of good spirit, having known the things concerning you,

Exposition: Philippians 2:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:20

Greek

οὐδένα γὰρ ἔχω ἰσόψυχον ὅστις γνησίως τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν μεριμνήσει,

oydena gar echo isopsychon ostis gnesios ta peri ymon merimnesei,

KJV: For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.

AKJV: For I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your state.

ASV: For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.

YLT: for I have no one like-minded, who sincerely for the things concerning you will care,

Exposition: Philippians 2:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:21

Greek

οἱ πάντες γὰρ τὰ ἑαυτῶν ζητοῦσιν, οὐ τὰ ⸂Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ⸃.

oi pantes gar ta eayton zetoysin, oy ta Iesoy Christoy.

KJV: For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

AKJV: For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

ASV: For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.

YLT: for the whole seek their own things, not the things of the Christ Jesus,

Exposition: Philippians 2:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:22

Greek

τὴν δὲ δοκιμὴν αὐτοῦ γινώσκετε, ὅτι ὡς πατρὶ τέκνον σὺν ἐμοὶ ἐδούλευσεν εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον.

ten de dokimen aytoy ginoskete, oti os patri teknon syn emoi edoyleysen eis to eyaggelion.

KJV: But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

AKJV: But you know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he has served with me in the gospel.

ASV: But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.

YLT: and the proof of him ye know, that as a child serveth a father, with me he did serve in regard to the good news;

Exposition: Philippians 2:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:23

Greek

τοῦτον μὲν οὖν ἐλπίζω πέμψαι ὡς ἂν ἀφίδω τὰ περὶ ἐμὲ ἐξαυτῆς·

toyton men oyn elpizo pempsai os an aphido ta peri eme exaytes·

KJV: Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

AKJV: Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

ASV: Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me:

YLT: him, indeed, therefore, I hope to send, when I may see through the things concerning me--immediately;

Exposition: Philippians 2:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:24

Greek

πέποιθα δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ ὅτι καὶ αὐτὸς ταχέως ἐλεύσομαι.

pepoitha de en kyrio oti kai aytos tacheos eleysomai.

KJV: But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

AKJV: But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

ASV: but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come shortly.

YLT: and I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall quickly come.

Exposition: Philippians 2:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:25

Greek

Ἀναγκαῖον δὲ ἡγησάμην Ἐπαφρόδιτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν καὶ συνεργὸν καὶ συστρατιώτην μου, ὑμῶν δὲ ἀπόστολον καὶ λειτουργὸν τῆς χρείας μου, πέμψαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς,

Anagkaion de egesamen Epaphroditon ton adelphon kai synergon kai systratioten moy, ymon de apostolon kai leitoyrgon tes chreias moy, pempsai pros ymas,

KJV: Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

AKJV: Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

ASV: But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;

YLT: And I thought it necessary Epaphroditus--my brother, and fellow-workman, and fellow-soldier, and your apostle and servant to my need--to send unto you,

Exposition: Philippians 2:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:26

Greek

ἐπειδὴ ἐπιποθῶν ἦν πάντας ⸀ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἀδημονῶν διότι ἠκούσατε ὅτι ἠσθένησεν.

epeide epipothon en pantas ymas, kai ademonon dioti ekoysate oti esthenesen.

KJV: For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.

AKJV: For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that you had heard that he had been sick.

ASV: since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:

YLT: seeing he was longing after you all, and in heaviness, because ye heard that he ailed,

Exposition: Philippians 2:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:27

Greek

καὶ γὰρ ἠσθένησεν παραπλήσιον ⸀θανάτῳ· ἀλλὰ ὁ θεὸς ⸂ἠλέησεν αὐτόν⸃, οὐκ αὐτὸν δὲ μόνον ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐμέ, ἵνα μὴ λύπην ἐπὶ λύπην σχῶ.

kai gar esthenesen paraplesion thanato· alla o theos eleesen ayton, oyk ayton de monon alla kai eme, ina me lypen epi lypen scho.

KJV: For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

AKJV: For indeed he was sick near to death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow on sorrow.

ASV: for indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

YLT: for he also ailed nigh to death, but God did deal kindly with him, and not with him only, but also with me, that sorrow upon sorrow I might not have.

Exposition: Philippians 2:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:28

Greek

σπουδαιοτέρως οὖν ἔπεμψα αὐτὸν ἵνα ἰδόντες αὐτὸν πάλιν χαρῆτε κἀγὼ ἀλυπότερος ὦ.

spoydaioteros oyn epempsa ayton ina idontes ayton palin charete kago alypoteros o.

KJV: I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

AKJV: I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

ASV: I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

YLT: The more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;

Exposition: Philippians 2:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:29

Greek

προσδέχεσθε οὖν αὐτὸν ἐν κυρίῳ μετὰ πάσης χαρᾶς, καὶ τοὺς τοιούτους ἐντίμους ἔχετε,

prosdechesthe oyn ayton en kyrio meta pases charas, kai toys toioytoys entimoys echete,

KJV: Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

AKJV: Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

ASV: Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:

YLT: receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,

Exposition: Philippians 2:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Philippians 2:30

Greek

ὅτι διὰ τὸ ἔργον ⸀Χριστοῦ μέχρι θανάτου ἤγγισεν, ⸀παραβολευσάμενος τῇ ψυχῇ ἵνα ἀναπληρώσῃ τὸ ὑμῶν ὑστέρημα τῆς πρός με λειτουργίας.

oti dia to ergon Christoy mechri thanatoy eggisen, paraboleysamenos te psyche ina anaplerose to ymon ysterema tes pros me leitoyrgias.

KJV: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

AKJV: Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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.

Exposition: Philippians 2:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.