Philippians 2:14

“Do all things without grumbling and arguing,”

Philippians 2:14 · direct translation from the Greek
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Philippians 2:14, word by word

Doποιεῖτεpoieite

do

To carry out an action or cause an effect.

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withoutχωρὶςchōris

without, apart from

Without, apart from.

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grumblingγογγυσμῶνgongysmōn

grumbling, murmuring

Grumbling, complaints in low voices; what people say under their breath.

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arguingδιαλογισμῶνdialogismōn

argument

A dispute in which each one defends his opinion.

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The context

13for it is God who works in you both to will and to work for the sake of his good pleasure.

14 · This verse (above)

15so that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

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  1. 1. What it says

    What attitude does Paul ask for in verses 3 and 4, and what example does the Messiah give (v. 5-8)?

  2. 2. What it means

    Why do you think Paul links the Messiah's humility with his exaltation (v. 6-11)? What does that teach?

  3. 3. How I live it

    Paul asks that everything be done without grumbling or arguing (v. 14). Where in your day could you try that?

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