Philippians 2:3 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves --

English ASV

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

English Amplified

Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

[let] nothing [be] in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves;

English EASY 2024

In the way that you live, do not just try to help yourself. Do not be proud. Instead, respect other people. Think about other people as more important than yourself.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

In whatever you do, don't let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves.

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Don't act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

English KJV 1611

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

English LSB

doing nothing from selfish ambition or vain glory, but with humility of mind regarding one another as more important than yourselves,

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Let nothing be done out of strife or conceit, but in humility let each esteem the other better than himself.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves,

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Don't do anything only to get ahead. Don't do it because you are proud. Instead, be free of pride. Think of others as better than yourselves.

English NIV

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

English NKJ 1982

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

English NLT

Don't be selfish; don't live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Don't be selfish; don't live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself.

English Tyndale 1537

that nothing be done thorow strife or vain glory, but in meekness of mind. Let every person think every other man better than himself,(but that in meekness of mind every man esteem other better than him self,)

Philippians 2:3 — Compare Translations