Philippians 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:3 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:3 — KJV
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
— Philippians 2:3 (KJV)
Philippians 2:3 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 2:3
“And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. corrupted...: or, were corrupt ceased...: Heb. let nothing fall of their”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:3: let, nothing, other
“If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she. If it...: Heb. If it be good with the king unto...: Heb. unto her companion from him: Heb. from before him be not...: Heb. pass not away”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:3: let, other, better
“One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. fully persuaded: or, fully assured”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:3: let, mind, esteem
“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:3: let, each, other
“As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:3: let, each, other
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