Philippians 2:30 - Catholic Public Domain Version

For he was brought close even to death, for the sake of the work of Christ, handing over his own life, so that he might fulfill what was lacking from you concerning my service.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For it was through working for Christ that he came so near death, risking his [very] life to complete the deficiencies in your service to me [which distance prevented you yourselves from rendering].

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ, and he did this to make up for the help you couldn’t give me.