Philippians 2:30
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. ”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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ψυχή
his] life
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ψυχή
Soul, life, inner person. Psuche. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul. The soul is the real you. It outlasts everything the world offers.
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θάνατος
death
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θάνατος
Death. Thanatos. O death where is your sting? Death has been swallowed up in victory. Jesus did not just survive death. He destroyed its power for everyone who believes.
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ἐγγίζω
he came near
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ἐγγίζω
To draw near, to approach, to come close. Eggizo. The kingdom of heaven has come near. God draws near to those who draw near to Him. The distance closes from both sides.
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ἔργον
work
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ἔργον
Work, deed, act. Ergon. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. Good works are not the root of salvation. They are the fruit of it.
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διά
for the sake of
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διά
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
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λειτουργία
service.
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λειτουργία
public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver)
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ὑστέρημα
deficit
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ὑστέρημα
a deficit; specially, poverty
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παραβουλεύομαι
having disregarded
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παραβουλεύομαι
to misconsult, i.e. disregard
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