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Berean Standard Bible

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

Philippians 2:30

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Paul commends Epaphroditus, the messenger the Philippians sent to care for him in prison. Epaphroditus has been seriously ill.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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 (ASV)

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 (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque por la obra de Cristo estuvo cercano á la muerte, poniendo su vida para suplir vuestra falta en mi servicio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque estuvo a punto de morir por trabajar para Cristo: arriesgó su vida para hacer por mí lo que ustedes personalmente no podían hacer.

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