Parallel Verses
- Amplified Bible - So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].
- 新标点和合本 - 这样看来，我亲爱的弟兄，你们既是常顺服的，不但我在你们那里，就是我如今不在你们那里，更是顺服的，就当恐惧战兢做成你们得救的工夫。
- 和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 我亲爱的，这样看来，你们向来是顺服的，不但我在你们那里，就是我现在不在你们那里的时候更是顺服的，就当恐惧战兢完成你们自己得救的事；
- 和合本2010（神版-简体） - 我亲爱的，这样看来，你们向来是顺服的，不但我在你们那里，就是我现在不在你们那里的时候更是顺服的，就当恐惧战兢完成你们自己得救的事；
- 当代译本 - 所以，我亲爱的弟兄姊妹，你们一向都很顺服，不只是当着我的面时才顺服，我不在时你们更加顺服，要战战兢兢地活出你们的救恩。
- 圣经新译本 - 这样看来，我所亲爱的，你们素来是顺服的，（不但我在你们那里的时候是这样，现今我不在，你们更要顺服，）就应当恐惧战兢地作成自己的救恩。
- 中文标准译本 - 因此，我亲爱的各位，既然你们一直是顺从的——不仅我在的时候如此，现今我不在的时候更加顺从——就当怀着敬畏和战兢的心，把你们的救恩行出来，
- 现代标点和合本 - 这样看来，我亲爱的弟兄，你们既是常顺服的，不但我在你们那里，就是我如今不在你们那里，更是顺服的，就当恐惧战兢，做成你们得救的工夫。
- 和合本（拼音版） - 这样看来，我亲爱的弟兄，你们既是常顺服的，不但我在你们那里，就是我如今不在你们那里，更是顺服的，就当恐惧战兢，作成你们得救的工夫；
- New International Version - Therefore, 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,
- New International Reader's Version - My dear friends, you have always obeyed God. You obeyed while I was with you. And you have obeyed even more while I am not with you. So continue to work out your own salvation. Do it with fear and trembling.
- English Standard Version - Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,
- New Living Translation - Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
- The Message - What I’m getting at, friends, is that you should simply keep on doing what you’ve done from the beginning. When I was living among you, you lived in responsive obedience. Now that I’m separated from you, keep it up. Better yet, redouble your efforts. Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure.
- Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
- New American Standard Bible - So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
- New King James Version - Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
- American Standard Version - So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
- King James Version - Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
- New English Translation - So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,
- World English Bible - So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
- 新標點和合本 - 這樣看來，我親愛的弟兄，你們既是常順服的，不但我在你們那裏，就是我如今不在你們那裏，更是順服的，就當恐懼戰兢做成你們得救的工夫。
- 和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 我親愛的，這樣看來，你們向來是順服的，不但我在你們那裏，就是我現在不在你們那裏的時候更是順服的，就當恐懼戰兢完成你們自己得救的事；
- 和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 我親愛的，這樣看來，你們向來是順服的，不但我在你們那裏，就是我現在不在你們那裏的時候更是順服的，就當恐懼戰兢完成你們自己得救的事；
- 當代譯本 - 所以，我親愛的弟兄姊妹，你們一向都很順服，不只是當著我的面時才順服，我不在時你們更加順服，要戰戰兢兢地活出你們的救恩。
- 聖經新譯本 - 這樣看來，我所親愛的，你們素來是順服的，（不但我在你們那裡的時候是這樣，現今我不在，你們更要順服，）就應當恐懼戰兢地作成自己的救恩。
- 呂振中譯本 - 所以我親愛的，你們既時常聽從了，就該敬畏戰兢地作成你們自己的得救；不但像我 和你們 同在時那樣，就是如今我 和你們 不同在時、你們也更應當 聽從 ；
- 中文標準譯本 - 因此，我親愛的各位，既然你們一直是順從的——不僅我在的時候如此，現今我不在的時候更加順從——就當懷著敬畏和戰兢的心，把你們的救恩行出來，
- 現代標點和合本 - 這樣看來，我親愛的弟兄，你們既是常順服的，不但我在你們那裡，就是我如今不在你們那裡，更是順服的，就當恐懼戰兢，做成你們得救的工夫。
- 文理和合譯本 - 愛友乎、爾素承順、不惟於我同在時、即今暌違、益宜畏懼戰慄、以成爾之濟救、
- 文理委辦譯本 - 我所愛弟子、不第晤對時聽受、即暌違時、益見其然、勸爾畏懼戰慄、力行以得救、
- 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我所愛者乎、爾常順服、不第我與爾同在之時、今我與爾不同在、更當畏懼戰慄、成爾求救之工、
- 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是故吾親愛之同道乎、爾其戰戰兢兢、力行弗懈、以保爾終。素稔爾等從善如流；當予與爾等偕時固已如此、今予遠在他方、爾等更宜小心翼翼、服膺聖教。
- Nueva Versión Internacional - Así que, mis queridos hermanos, como han obedecido siempre —no solo en mi presencia, sino mucho más ahora en mi ausencia— lleven a cabo su salvación con temor y temblor,
- 현대인의 성경 - 사랑하는 여러분, 그러므로 여러분은 내가 그 곳에 있을 때뿐만 아니라 내가 없는 지금에도 더욱더 두렵고 떨리는 마음으로 여러분의 구원을 계속 이루어 가십시오.
- Новый Русский Перевод - Мои любимые, вы всегда были послушны, не только когда я был с вами, но и гораздо более того сейчас, в мое отсутствие. Со страхом и трепетом явите на деле плоды вашего спасения ,
- Восточный перевод - Мои любимые, вы всегда были послушны, не только когда я был с вами, но и гораздо более того сейчас, в моё отсутствие. Со страхом и трепетом перед Всевышним явите на деле плоды вашего спасения ,
- Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мои любимые, вы всегда были послушны, не только когда я был с вами, но и гораздо более того сейчас, в моё отсутствие. Со страхом и трепетом перед Аллахом явите на деле плоды вашего спасения ,
- Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мои любимые, вы всегда были послушны, не только когда я был с вами, но и гораздо более того сейчас, в моё отсутствие. Со страхом и трепетом перед Всевышним явите на деле плоды вашего спасения ,
- La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mes chers amis, vous avez toujours été obéissants : faites donc fructifier votre salut, avec toute la crainte qui s’impose, non seulement quand je suis présent, mais bien plus maintenant que je suis absent.
- リビングバイブル - 愛する皆さん。私がそちらにいた時、あなたがたはいつも、私の教えに従順に従ってくれました。離れている今はなおさら、しっかりしてください。深い尊敬の思いをこめて神に従い、神に喜ばれないことからは手を引きなさい。
- Nestle Aland 28 - Ὥστε, ἀγαπητοί μου, καθὼς πάντοτε ὑπηκούσατε, μὴ ὡς ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ μου μόνον ἀλλὰ νῦν πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἐν τῇ ἀπουσίᾳ μου, μετὰ φόβου καὶ τρόμου τὴν ἑαυτῶν σωτηρίαν κατεργάζεσθε·
- unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὥστε, ἀγαπητοί μου, καθὼς πάντοτε ὑπηκούσατε, μὴ ὡς ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ μου μόνον, ἀλλὰ νῦν πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἐν τῇ ἀπουσίᾳ μου, μετὰ φόβου καὶ τρόμου τὴν ἑαυτῶν σωτηρίαν κατεργάζεσθε.
- Nova Versão Internacional - Assim, meus amados, como sempre vocês obedeceram, não apenas na minha presença, porém muito mais agora na minha ausência, ponham em ação a salvação de vocês com temor e tremor,
- Hoffnung für alle - Was schließen wir daraus, liebe Freunde? Ihr habt immer befolgt, was ich euch weitergegeben habe. Hört aber nicht nur auf mich, wenn ich bei euch bin, sondern erst recht während meiner Abwesenheit. Arbeitet mit Furcht und Zittern an eurer Rettung.
- Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Vì thế, thưa anh chị em thân yêu, anh chị em luôn luôn vâng lời khi tôi có mặt, nay cần vâng lời hơn khi vắng mặt tôi: Anh chị em hãy tiếp tục hoạt động với tấm lòng kính sợ, run rẩy để hoàn thành sự cứu rỗi mình.
- พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นเพื่อนที่รักทั้งหลาย ในเมื่อท่านได้เชื่อฟังเสมอมา ไม่เพียงขณะที่ข้าพเจ้าอยู่ด้วย แต่ยิ่งเชื่อฟังมากขึ้นขณะที่ข้าพเจ้าไม่อยู่ด้วย ก็จงบากบั่นต่อไปด้วยความเกรงกลัวจนตัวสั่นจนกระทั่งความรอดของท่านบรรลุผล
- พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น เพื่อนที่รักทั้งหลาย ตามที่ท่านได้เชื่อฟังมาเสมอแล้วเมื่อข้าพเจ้าอยู่กับท่าน และบัดนี้แม้ข้าพเจ้าไม่ได้อยู่ด้วย ท่านก็ควรเชื่อฟังมากยิ่งขึ้น ท่านจงประพฤติตนให้ถึงที่สุด เพื่อให้ความรอดพ้นของท่านบริบูรณ์ด้วยความเกรงกลัวและหวาดหวั่น
Cross Reference
- Acts 9:6 - now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
- Acts 16:29 - Then the jailer called for torches and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas,
- 1 Corinthians 9:20 - To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I might win Jews [for Christ]; to men under the Law, [I became] as one under the Law, though not being under the Law myself, so that I might win those who are under the Law.
- 1 Corinthians 9:21 - To those who are without (outside) the Law, [I became] as one without the Law, though [I am] not without the law of God, but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law.
- 1 Corinthians 9:22 - To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ].
- 1 Corinthians 9:23 - And I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings along with you.
- 1 Corinthians 9:24 - Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours!
- 1 Corinthians 9:25 - Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither].
- 1 Corinthians 9:26 - Therefore I do not run without a definite goal; I do not flail around like one beating the air [just shadow boxing].
- 1 Corinthians 9:27 - But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified [as unfit for service].
- Philippians 4:15 - And you Philippians know that in the early days of preaching the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone;
- Philippians 2:19 - But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may also be encouraged by learning news about you.
- Proverbs 10:16 - The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life, The income of the wicked, punishment.
- 1 Corinthians 4:14 - I do not write these things to shame you, but to warn and advise you as my beloved children.
- Matthew 11:12 - From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize].
- Isaiah 66:5 - Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble [with awe-filled reverence] at His word: “Your brothers who hate you, who exclude you for My Name’s sake, Have said, ‘Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy.’ But they will be put to shame.
- Hebrews 4:1 - Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still remains and is freely offered today, let us fear, in case any one of you may seem to come short of reaching it or think he has come too late.
- Philippians 1:29 - For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
- 1 Corinthians 2:3 - I came to you in [a state of] weakness and fear and great trembling.
- Philippians 1:5 - [thanking God] for your participation and partnership [both your comforting fellowship and gracious contributions] in [advancing] the good news [regarding salvation] from the first day [you heard it] until now.
- Ezra 10:3 - Therefore let us now make a covenant with our God to send away all the [foreign] wives and their children, in accordance with the advice of my lord and of those who tremble [in reverent obedience] at the commandment of our God; and let it be done in accordance with the Law.
- Psalms 2:11 - Worship the Lord and serve Him with reverence [with awe-inspired fear and submissive wonder]; Rejoice [yet do so] with trembling.
- 2 Corinthians 7:15 - His affection is greater than ever as he remembers the obedience [to his guidance] that all of you exhibited, and how you received him with the greatest respect.
- Psalms 119:120 - My flesh trembles in [reverent] fear of You, And I am afraid and in awe of Your judgments. Ayin.
- Romans 2:7 - to those who by persistence in doing good seek [unseen but certain heavenly] glory, honor, and immortality, [He will give the gift of] eternal life.
- Proverbs 13:4 - The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing [for lethargy overcomes ambition], But the soul (appetite) of the diligent [who works willingly] is rich and abundantly supplied.
- Ephesians 6:5 - Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with respect for authority, and with a sincere heart [seeking to please them], as [service] to Christ—
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Philippians 4:1 - Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- 2 Timothy 2:10 - For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory.
- Hebrews 5:9 - And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
- Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
- Romans 13:11 - Do this, knowing that this is a critical time. It is already the hour for you to awaken from your sleep [of spiritual complacency]; for our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed [in Christ].
- Romans 13:12 - The night [this present evil age] is almost gone and the day [of Christ’s return] is almost here. So let us fling away the works of darkness and put on the [full] armor of light.
- Romans 13:13 - Let us conduct ourselves properly and honorably as in the [light of] day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and irresponsibility, not in quarreling and jealousy.
- Romans 13:14 - But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for [nor even think about gratifying] the flesh in regard to its improper desires.
- Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
- Hebrews 6:11 - And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end,
- Galatians 6:7 - Do not be deceived, God is not mocked [He will not allow Himself to be ridiculed, nor treated with contempt nor allow His precepts to be scornfully set aside]; for whatever a man sows, this and this only is what he will reap.
- Galatians 6:8 - For the one who sows to his flesh [his sinful capacity, his worldliness, his disgraceful impulses] will reap from the flesh ruin and destruction, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
- Galatians 6:9 - Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
- Hebrews 12:28 - Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;
- Hebrews 12:29 - for our God is [indeed] a consuming fire.
- Isaiah 66:2 - For all these things My hand has made, So all these things came into being [by and for Me],” declares the Lord. “But to this one I will look [graciously], To him who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who [reverently] trembles at My word and honors My commands.
- 2 Peter 3:18 - but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
- Philippians 1:27 - Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
- Philippians 3:13 - Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,
- Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
- Matthew 11:29 - Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.
- 1 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
- Hebrews 4:11 - Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
- John 6:27 - Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures [and leads] to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you; for God the Father has authorized Him and put His seal on Him.”
- John 6:28 - Then they asked Him, “What are we to do, so that we may habitually be doing the works of God?”
- John 6:29 - Jesus answered, “This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
- Luke 13:23 - And someone asked Him, “Lord, will only a few be saved [from the penalties of the last judgment]?” And He said to them,
- Luke 13:24 - “Strive to enter through the narrow door [force aside unbelief and the attractions of sin]; for many, I tell you, will try to enter [by their own works] and will not be able.
- 2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
- 2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
- 2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
- 2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.
- 2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];