Philippians 2

1 Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

1 Er der da nogen Formaning i Kristus, er der nogen Kærlighedens Opmuntring, er der noget Åndens Samfund, er der nogen inderlig Kærlighed og Barmhjertighed:

2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

2 da fuldkommer min Glæde, at I må være enige indbyrdes, så I have den samme Kærlighed, samme Sjæl, én Higen,

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

3 intet gøre af Egennytte eller Lyst til tom Ære, men i Ydmyghed agte hverandre højere end eder selv

4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

4 og ikke se hver på sit, men enhver også på andres.

5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:

5 Det samme Sindelag være i eder, som også var i Kristus Jesus,

6 Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,

6 han, som, da han var i Guds Skikkelse ikke holdt det for et Rov at være Gud lig,

7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

7 men forringede sig selv, idet han tog en Tjeners Skikkelse på og blev Mennesker lig;

8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

8 og da han i Fremtræden fandtes som et Menneske, fornedrede han sig selv, så han blev lydig indtil Døden, ja, Korsdøden.

9 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

9 Derfor har også Gud højt ophøjet ham og skænket ham det Navn, som er over alle Navne,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

10 for at i Jesu Navn hvert Knæ skal bøje sig, deres i Himmelen og på Jorden og under Jorden,

11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

11 og hver Tunge skal bekende, at Jesus Kristus er Herre, til Gud Faders Ære.

12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

12 Derfor, mine elskede! ligesom I altid have været lydige, så arbejder ikke alene som i min Nærværelse, men nu meget mere i min Fraværelse på eders egen Frelse med Frygt og Bæven;

13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

13 thi Gud er den, som virker i eder både at ville og at virke, efter sit Velbehag.

14 Do everything without complaining or arguing,

14 Gører alle Ting uden Knurren og Betænkeligheder,

15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

15 for at I må blive udadlelige og rene, Guds ulastelige Børn, midt i en vanartet og forvendt Slægt, iblandt hvilke I vise eder som Himmellys i Verden,

16 as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

16 idet I fremholde Livets Ord, mig til Ros på Kristi Dag, at jeg ikke har løbet forgæves, ej heller arbejdet forgæves.

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

17 Ja, selv om jeg bliver ofret under Ofringen og Betjeningen af eders Tro, så glæder jeg mig og glæder mig med eder alle.

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

18 Men ligeledes skulle også I glæde eder, og glæde eder med mig!

19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

19 Men jeg håber i den Herre Jesus snart at kunne sende Timotheus til eder, for at også jeg kan blive ved godt Mod ved at erfare, hvorledes det går eder.

20 I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

20 Thi jeg har ingen ligesindet, der så oprigtig vil have Omsorg for, hvorledes det går eder;

21 For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

21 thi de søge alle deres eget, ikke hvad der hører Kristus Jesus til.

22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

22 Men hans prøvede Troskab kende I, at, ligesom et Barn tjener sin Fader, således har han tjent med mig for Evangeliet.

23 So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

23 Ham håber jeg altså at sende straks, når jeg ser Udgangen på min Sag.

24 And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

24 Men jeg har den Tillid til Herren, at jeg også selv snart skal komme.

25 But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

25 Men jeg har agtet det nødvendigt at sende Epafroditus til eder, min Broder og Medarbejder og Medstrider, og eders Udsending og Tjener for min Trang,

26 For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

26 efterdi han længtes efter eder alle og var såre ængstelig, fordi I havde hørt, at han var bleven syg.

27 He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

27 Ja, han var også syg og Døden nær; men Gud forbarmede sig over ham, ja, ikke alene over ham, men også over mig, for at jeg ikke skulde have Sorg på Sorg.

28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

28 Derfor skynder jeg mig desto mere med at sende ham, for at I og jeg være mere sorgfri.

29 Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

29 Modtager ham altså i Herren med al Glæde og holder sådanne i Ære;

30 because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

30 thi for Kristi Gernings Skyld kom han Døden nær, idet han satte sit Liv i Vove for at udfylde Savnet af eder i eders Tjeneste imod mig.