(Philippians 2:12-18)
12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always
obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my
absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and
trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and
to act according to his good purpose.
14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so
that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without
fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine
like stars in the universe 16as you hold out the word
of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did
not run or labor for nothing. 17But 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.
18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
