Philippians 2:30

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὅτι διὰ τὸ ἔργον τοῦ Χριστοῦ μέχρι θανάτου ἤγγισεν, παραβουλευσάμενος τῇ ψυχῇ, ἵνα ἀναπληρώσῃ τὸ ὑμῶν ὑστέρημα τῆς πρός με λειτουργίας.

Transliteration

Because through the ergon tou Christou mechri thanatou ēngisen, parabouleusamenos tē psychē, that he might anaplērōsē the of you hysterēma tēs pros me leitourgias.

Grammar Details

• *ergon*: accusative, neuter, singular - work/deed/task
• *tou Christou*: genitive, masculine, singular - of Christ/the Christ's
• *mechri*: improper preposition + genitive - until/to the point of
• *thanatou*: genitive, masculine, singular - of death
• *ēngisen*: aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular - came near/approached
• *parabouleusamenos*: aorist middle participle, nominative, masculine, singular - risking/hazarding
• *psychē*: dative, feminine, singular - with life/soul
• *anaplērōsē*: aorist active subjunctive, 3rd person singular - might fill up/complete
• *hysterēma*: accusative, neuter, singular - lack/deficiency/what was lacking
• *pros*: preposition + accusative - toward/to
• *leitourgias*: genitive, feminine, singular - of service/ministry

Word Meanings

• *ergon*: work/deed/task/service
• *mechri thanatou ēngisen*: came near to death/approached death
• *parabouleusamenos tē psychē*: risking his life/hazarding his soul/disregarding his life
• *anaplērōsē*: might fill up/complete/make up for
• *hysterēma*: lack/deficiency/what was lacking/shortfall
• *leitourgias*: service/ministry/assistance

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  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.

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  because that for ye worke of Christ he went so farre that he was nye vnto deeth and regarded not his lyfe to fulfill that service which was lackynge on youre parte towarde me.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  for because of the worke of Christ, he wente so farre, that he came nye vnto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfyll that seruyce which was lackynge on youre parte towarde me.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Because that for the woorke of Christ he was neere vnto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that seruice which was lacking on your part towarde me.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Because, for the worke of Christe, he was nye vnto death, not regardyng his lyfe, to fulfyll your lacke of seruice towarde me.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  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.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  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.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

• World English Bible (2000)

  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.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  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.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 16:17 : 17 I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
• Acts 20:24 : 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'
• Phil 4:10 : 10 I greatly rejoiced in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you lacked the opportunity to show it.
• Phil 4:18 : 18 I have received full payment, and more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
• Phlm 1:13 : 13 I wanted to keep him with me so that he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel on your behalf.
• Rev 12:11 : 11 They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
• Matt 25:36-40 : 36 I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and take you in, or naked and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’ 40 The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, to the extent that you did it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me.’
• Rom 16:4 : 4 They risked their lives for me, and not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are thankful to them.
• 1 Cor 15:53 : 53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.
• 1 Cor 16:10 : 10 If Timothy comes, make sure he is without fear while among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
• 2 Cor 12:15 : 15 And I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved less?
• Phil 1:19-20 : 19 For I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will result in my deliverance. 20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed in anything, but that with all boldness, now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
• Phil 2:17 : 17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
• Phil 2:27 : 27 Indeed, he was so sick he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.