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He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me. <a href="/nlt/philippians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away. <a href="/esv/philippians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me. <a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me. <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because for the sake of the work of Christ he came near unto death, having disregarded his life so that he might fill up your deficit of service toward me. <a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to compensate for your absence in your service to me. <a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me. <a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to fulfill what was lacking in your service to me. <a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me [which distance prevented you from rendering personally]. <a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me. <a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He almost died working for Christ, and he risked his own life to do for me what you could not. <a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ in order to make up for the help you couldn't give me. <a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> because he risked his life and nearly died for the sake of the work of Christ, in order to give me the help that you yourselves could not give. <a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> because he came close to death for the work of the Messiah by risking his life to complete what remained unfinished in your service to me. <a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> since it was because of the work of Christ that he almost died. He risked his life so that he could make up for your inability to serve me. <a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Because for the work of Christ he was nigh to death, not regarding his life, to supply the want of your service towards me. <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> because it was for the sake of Christ's work that he came so near death, hazarding, as he did, his very life in endeavouring to make good any deficiency that there might be in your gifts to me.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> because he nearly died for the work of Christ, disregarding his life to make up for your deficit of service to me. <a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because on account of the work of the Christ he drew near to death, having hazarded life that he might fill up your deficiency of service to me. <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because for the sake of the work of Christ he came near unto death, having disregarded his life so that he might fill up your deficit of service toward me. <a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Because for the work of Christ he drew near to death, having exposed the soul to danger, that he might fill up your want of service to me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Because for the work of Christ he came to the point of death: delivering his life, that he might fulfil that which on your part was wanting towards my service. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For he was brought close even to death, for the sake of the work of Christ, handing over his own life, so that he might fulfill what was lacking from you concerning my service. <a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> because for the sake of the work of Christ he came close to death, risking his life to make up for those services to me that you could not perform. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for those services that you could not give me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Because for the work of Christ he came near to death; and by his self denial, he made good your lack of service to me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For because of the work of The Messiah he approached death and scorned his life, to fulfill what you lacked in the ministry that was for me. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> because for the work of the Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, that he might supply that which was lacking in your service to me. <a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> because he was nigh unto death on account of the work of Christ, having jeoparded his life, in order that he might fulfill your deficiency of ministry towards me. <a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for in the work of Christ he was nigh unto death indifferent about life, that he might afford me that service which it was not in your power to render me.<CM> <a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves. <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> because it was for the sake of Christ's work that he came so near death, hazarding, as he did, his very life in endeavouring to make good any deficiency that there might be in your gifts to me. <a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> because, for the work of Christ, he came near to death; imperiling his soul, that he might fill up your lack of ministry toward me. <a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his own life, so that he might fill up what was wanting in your kind offices towards me. <a href="/parallel/philippians/2-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=507" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Epaphroditus Commended</a> …29Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him, 30<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1448.htm" title="1448: ēngisen (V-AIA-3S) -- Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.">he nearly</a> <a href="/greek/3360.htm" title="3360: mechri (Prep) -- As far as, until, even to. "></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">died</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-ANS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/3851.htm" title="3851: paraboleusamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- From para and the middle voice of bouleuo; to misconsult, i.e. Disregard.">risking</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/5590.htm" title="5590: psychē (N-DFS) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.">life</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/378.htm" title="378: anaplērōsē (V-ASA-3S) -- From ana and pleroo; to complete; by implication, to occupy, supply; figuratively, to accomplish.">to make up for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5303.htm" title="5303: hysterēma (N-ANS) -- From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty.">deficit</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3009.htm" title="3009: leitourgias (N-GFS) -- From leitourgeo; public function (liturgy) or almsgiver).">service</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4</a> who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6</a> For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Acts 15:26</a> men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17-18</a> I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. / For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-9</a> We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">2 Corinthians 12:15</a> And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less? <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Colossians 1:24</a> Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. <a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a> By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a> For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.the work.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53</a> For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10</a> Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.nigh.<a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Philippians 2:17,27</a> Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all… <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19,20</a> For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, … <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Matthew 25:36-40</a> Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me… to.<a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Philippians 4:10,18</a> But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity… <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17</a> I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.<a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Philemon 1:13</a> Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Care</a> <a href="/philippians/2-21.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/2-21.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/galatians/2-4.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Deficiency</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Deficient</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Died</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Endeavouring</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Life</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Service</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Supply</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Want</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Care</a> <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Deficiency</a> <a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Deficient</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Died</a> <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Endeavouring</a> <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Help</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Life</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/colossians/2-11.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Service</a> <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Supply</a> <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Want</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div>1. <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,</a> 16. <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His dedication to the mission exemplifies the sacrificial nature of Christian service. The phrase highlights the physical toll and danger associated with spreading the Gospel, reflecting the early church's challenges. This mirrors the sufferings of Christ and the apostles, emphasizing the call to endure hardships for the faith (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a>).risking his life The Greek term used here implies a willingness to hazard one's life, akin to a gambler risking everything. This reflects the early Christian understanding of discipleship as a path of self-denial and potential martyrdom (<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24-25</a>). Epaphroditus's actions are reminiscent of Christ's own sacrifice, serving as a type of Christ in his willingness to lay down his life for others (<a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a>).to make up for your deficit of service to me The Philippians had a strong partnership with Paul, supporting his ministry financially and through prayer (<a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Philippians 1:5, 4</a>:15-18). However, their physical absence created a gap in personal service, which Epaphroditus filled. This phrase underscores the communal nature of the early church, where believers supported one another's ministries. It also highlights the importance of personal presence and service in Christian fellowship, as seen in the mutual support among the early believers (<a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/epaphroditus.htm">Epaphroditus</a> A fellow worker and messenger from the Philippian church who was sent to assist Paul during his imprisonment. He is commended for his dedication and willingness to risk his life for the work of Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians. He is in prison at the time of writing and is expressing gratitude for the support he received from the Philippian church through Epaphroditus. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. The Philippian church is known for its generosity and support of Paul's ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_work_of_christ.htm">The Work of Christ</a> Refers to the mission and ministry of spreading the Gospel and serving the needs of the church, which Epaphroditus was engaged in. 5. <a href="/topical/r/risking_his_life.htm">Risking His Life</a> Epaphroditus's willingness to face danger and illness for the sake of serving Paul and the Gospel mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_service.htm">Sacrificial Service</a> Epaphroditus exemplifies the call to serve Christ sacrificially, even at great personal risk. Christians are encouraged to consider how they can serve others selflessly in their own lives. <a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_the_gospel.htm">Partnership in the Gospel</a> The Philippian church's support of Paul through Epaphroditus highlights the importance of partnership in ministry. Believers should seek ways to support and partner with others in spreading the Gospel. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_commitment.htm">Courage and Commitment</a> Epaphroditus's courage in the face of potential death challenges Christians to be bold and committed in their faith, trusting God with the outcomes. <a href="/topical/f/filling_the_gaps.htm">Filling the Gaps</a> The phrase "to make up for your deficit of service" suggests that there are times when others may need to step in to fulfill roles or tasks. Believers should be willing to step up and fill gaps in service when needed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 2</a> <a href="/q/are_jehovah's_witnesses_christians.htm">Are Jehovah's Witnesses considered Christians?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_in_philippians.htm">What are the main themes in Philippians?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_moralism.htm">What defines moralism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) Not regarding his life.--According to the true reading, the sense is "having hazarded his life; literally, having gambled with his life, not merely having staked it, but staked it recklessly. It is possible that (as Bishop Wordsworth suggests) there may be allusion to the caution money, staked in a cause to show that it was not frivolous and vexatious, and forfeited in case of loss; and that Epaphroditus, risking his life through over-exertion in the cause of St. Paul, as a prisoner awaiting trial, is therefore said to have gambled with his life. This would give a special appropriateness to the allusion. But it is, perhaps, too artificial, and the figure is in itself intelligible and striking.To supply your lack of service.--There is not in the original the touch of reproach which our version may seem to imply. Epaphroditus' presence and activity are said to have "filled up the one thing wanting" to make the service of the Philippians effective for its purpose.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death. The readings vary between "Christ" and "the Lord." One ancient manuscript reads simply, "for the work's sake." The work in this case consisted in ministering to the wants of St. Paul. Translate the following words, with R.V., he came nigh unto death. Not regarding his life; rather, as R.V., hazarding his life, which translation represents the best-supported reading, παραβολευσάμενος: the verb literally means "to lay down a stake, to gamble." Hence the word Parabolani, the name given to certain brotherhoods in the ancient Church who undertook the hazardous work of tending the sick and burying the dead in times of pestilence. The A.V. represents the reading παραβουλευσάμενος consulting amiss. To supply your lack of service toward me; rather, as R.V., that which was lacking in your service. The Philippians are not blamed. Epaphroditus did that which their absence prevented them from doing. His illness was caused by over-exertion in attending to the apostle's wants, or, it may be, by the hardships of the journey. Υμῶν must be taken closely with ὑστέρημα, the lack of your presence. St. Paul, with exquisite delicacy, represents the absence of the Philippians as something lacking to his complete satisfaction, something which he missed, and which Epaphroditus supplied. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he nearly ἤγγισεν (ēngisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1448.htm">Strong's 1448: </a> Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach. died θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. for διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. work ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. of Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. risking παραβολευσάμενος (paraboleusamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3851.htm">Strong's 3851: </a> From para and the middle voice of bouleuo; to misconsult, i.e. Disregard. [his] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. life ψυχῇ (psychē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5590.htm">Strong's 5590: </a> From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. to make up for ἀναπληρώσῃ (anaplērōsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_378.htm">Strong's 378: </a> From ana and pleroo; to complete; by implication, to occupy, supply; figuratively, to accomplish. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. deficit ὑστέρημα (hysterēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5303.htm">Strong's 5303: </a> From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. service λειτουργίας (leitourgias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3009.htm">Strong's 3009: </a> From leitourgeo; public function ('liturgy') or almsgiver). to πρός (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. me. με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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