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Philippians 2:30

WEB

30because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

KJV

30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

BSB

30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

FBV

30because in working for Christ he nearly died, putting his life on the line to make up for the help you weren't in a position to give me.

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Extra References

1 Corinthians 16:17

17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.


Philippians 4:10

10But I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity.


Acts 20:24

24But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.


Philippians 4:18

18But I have all things and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.


Philippians 2:27

27For indeed he was sick nearly to death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow.


Matthew 25:36-40

36I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.’

37Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? 38When did we see you as a stranger and take you in, or naked and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’

40The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[+] you did it to me.’


1 Corinthians 16:10

10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.


Romans 16:4

4who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.


Revelation 12:11

11They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.


2 Corinthians 12:15

15I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?