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Philippians 2:13-23

The Message Bible MSG

13 That energy is God's energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure.

14 Do everything readily and cheerfully - no bickering, no second-guessing allowed!

15 Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God. Carry the light-giving Message into the night

16 so I'll have good cause to be proud of you on the day that Christ returns. You'll be living proof that I didn't go to all this work for nothing.

17 Even if I am executed here and now, I'll rejoice in being an element in the offering of your faith that you make on Christ's altar, a part of your rejoicing.

18 But turnabout's fair play - you must join me in my rejoicing. Whatever you do, don't feel sorry for me.

19 I plan (according to Jesus' plan) to send Timothy to you very soon so he can bring back all the news of you he can gather. Oh, how that will do my heart good!

20 I have no one quite like Timothy. He is loyal, and genuinely concerned for you.

21 Most people around here are looking out for themselves, with little concern for the things of Jesus.

22 But you know yourselves that Timothy's the real thing. He's been a devoted son to me as together we've delivered the Message.

23 As soon as I see how things are going to fall out for me here, I plan to send him off.

New International Version NIV

13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky

16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you.

20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.

21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.