If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
² Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
³ Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
⁴ Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
⁵ Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
⁶ Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
⁷ But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
⁸ And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
⁹ Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
¹⁰ That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
¹¹ And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
¹² 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.

Philippians 2:1-12, KJV

Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, ² fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. ³ Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. ⁴ Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
The Humbled and Exalted Christ
⁵ Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, ⁶ who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, ⁷ but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. ⁸ And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. ⁹ Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, ¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, ¹¹ and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Light Bearers
¹² 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;

Philippians 2:1-12, NKJV

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, ² then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. ³ Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, ⁴ not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
⁵ In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
⁶ Who, being in very nature God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
⁷ rather, he made himself nothing
    by taking the very nature of a servant,
    being made in human likeness.
⁸ And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death—
        even death on a cross!
⁹ Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
    and gave him the name that is above every name,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
    to the glory of God the Father.
¹² 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,

Philippians 2:1-12, NIV

Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? ² Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
³ Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. ⁴ Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
⁵ You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
⁶ Though he was God,
    he did not think of equality with God
    as something to cling to.
⁷ Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
    he took the humble position of a slave
    and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,
⁸     he humbled himself in obedience to God
    and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
⁹ Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor
    and gave him the name above all other names,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,
    to the glory of God the Father.
¹² 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.

Philippians 2:1-12, NLT

If there is any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any compassion and mercy, ² then fulfill my joy and be like-minded, having the same love, being in unity with one mind. ³ Let nothing be done out of strife or conceit, but in humility let each esteem the other better than himself. ⁴ Let each of you look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
⁵ Let this mind be in you all, which was also in Christ Jesus,
⁶ who, being in the form of God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.
⁷ But He emptied Himself,
    taking upon Himself the form of a servant,
    and was made in the likeness of men.
⁸ And being found in the form of a man,
    He humbled Himself
    and became obedient to death,
        even death on a cross.
⁹ Therefore God highly exalted Him
    and gave Him the name which is above every name,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
    of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
    to the glory of God the Father.
Shining as Lights in the World
¹² Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but so much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:1-12, MEV

²³ All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
²⁴ Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
²⁵ Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
²⁶ For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.
²⁷ If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
²⁸ But if any man say unto you, this is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:
²⁹ Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?
³⁰ For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
³¹ Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
³² Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
³³ Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 10:23-33, KJV

²³ All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. ²⁴ Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.
²⁵ Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake; ²⁶ for “the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.”
²⁷ If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. ²⁸ But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.” ²⁹ “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience? ³⁰ But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks?
³¹ Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. ³² Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, ³³ just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 10:23-33, NKJV

²³ “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. ²⁴ No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
²⁵ Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, ²⁶ for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
²⁷ If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. ²⁸ But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. ²⁹ I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience? ³⁰ If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?
³¹ So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ³² Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— ³³ even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 10:23-33, NIV

²³ You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. ²⁴ Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
²⁵ So you may eat any meat that is sold in the marketplace without raising questions of conscience. ²⁶ For “the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
²⁷ If someone who isn’t a believer asks you home for dinner, accept the invitation if you want to. Eat whatever is offered to you without raising questions of conscience. ²⁸ (But suppose someone tells you, “This meat was offered to an idol.” Don’t eat it, out of consideration for the conscience of the one who told you. ²⁹ It might not be a matter of conscience for you, but it is for the other person.) For why should my freedom be limited by what someone else thinks? ³⁰ If I can thank God for the food and enjoy it, why should I be condemned for eating it?
³¹ So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ³² Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God. ³³ I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.

1 Corinthians 10:23-33, NLT

²³ “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things edify. ²⁴ Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.
²⁵ Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no question for the sake of conscience, ²⁶ for “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
²⁷ If any of those who do not believe invite you to a feast, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for the sake of conscience. ²⁸ But if anyone says to you, “This was offered in sacrifice to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of him that mentioned it and for the sake of conscience, for “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” ²⁹ Conscience, I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience? ³⁰ If I partake with thankfulness, why am I slandered concerning that for which I give thanks?
³¹ Therefore, whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. ³² Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God, ³³ just as I try to please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 10:23-33, MEV

¹³ Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
¹⁴ But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
¹⁵ This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
¹⁶ For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
¹⁷ But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
¹⁸ And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

James 3:13-18, KJV

¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. ¹⁴ But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. ¹⁵ This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. ¹⁶ For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. ¹⁷ But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. ¹⁸ Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

James 3:13-18, NKJV

¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. ¹⁴ But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ¹⁵ Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ¹⁶ For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
¹⁷ But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. ¹⁸ Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:13-18, NIV

¹³ If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. ¹⁴ But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. ¹⁵ For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. ¹⁶ For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
¹⁷ But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. ¹⁸ And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:13-18, NLT

¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good life in the meekness of wisdom. ¹⁴ But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, do not boast and do not lie against the truth. ¹⁵ This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, and devilish. ¹⁶ For where there is envying and strife, there is confusion and every evil work.
¹⁷ But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. ¹⁸ And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

James 3:13-18, MEV

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
² A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
⁵ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
²² Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
²³ The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
²⁴ A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18, KJV

A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all wise judgment.
² A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his own heart.
³ When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor comes reproach.
⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
⁵ It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
⁸ The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.
⁹ He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe.
¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
¹² Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.
¹³ He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?
¹⁵ The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.
¹⁷ The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
¹⁸ Casting lots causes contentions to cease,
And keeps the mighty apart.
¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
²⁰ A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth;
From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
²² He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor from the Lord.
²³ The poor man uses entreaties,
But the rich answers roughly.
²⁴ A man who has friends must himself be friendly,
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18, NKJV

An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
    and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
² Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.
³ When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.
⁴ The words of the mouth are deep waters,
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
⁵ It is not good to be partial to the wicked
    and so deprive the innocent of justice.
⁶ The lips of fools bring them strife,
    and their mouths invite a beating.
⁷ The mouths of fools are their undoing,
    and their lips are a snare to their very lives.
⁸ The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.
⁹ One who is slack in his work
    is brother to one who destroys.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;
    the righteous run to it and are safe.
¹¹ The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;
    they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
¹² Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.
¹³ To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.
¹⁴ The human spirit can endure in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?
¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.
¹⁶ A gift opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
¹⁷ In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
    until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
¹⁸ Casting the lot settles disputes
    and keeps strong opponents apart.
¹⁹ A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
²⁰ From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
²¹ The tongue has the power of life and death,
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.
²² He who finds a wife finds what is good
    and receives favor from the Lord.
²³ The poor plead for mercy,
    but the rich answer harshly.
²⁴ One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18, NIV

Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
    they lash out at common sense.
² Fools have no interest in understanding;
    they only want to air their own opinions.
³ Doing wrong leads to disgrace,
    and scandalous behavior brings contempt.
⁴ Wise words are like deep waters;
    wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
⁵ It is not right to acquit the guilty
    or deny justice to the innocent.
⁶ Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
    they are asking for a beating.
⁷ The mouths of fools are their ruin;
    they trap themselves with their lips.
⁸ Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.
⁹ A lazy person is as bad as
    someone who destroys things.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
    the godly run to him and are safe.
¹¹ The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
    they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
¹² Haughtiness goes before destruction;
    humility precedes honor.
¹³ Spouting off before listening to the facts
    is both shameful and foolish.
¹⁴ The human spirit can endure a sick body,
    but who can bear a crushed spirit?
¹⁵ Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
    Their ears are open for knowledge.
¹⁶ Giving a gift can open doors;
    it gives access to important people!
¹⁷ The first to speak in court sounds right—
    until the cross-examination begins.
¹⁸ Flipping a coin can end arguments;
    it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
¹⁹ An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
    Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
²⁰ Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
    the right words bring satisfaction.
²¹ The tongue can bring death or life;
    those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
²² The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
    and he receives favor from the Lord.
²³ The poor plead for mercy;
    the rich answer with insults.
²⁴ There are “friends” who destroy each other,
    but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18, NLT

He who separates himself seeks his own desire;
    he seeks and quarrels against all wisdom.
² A fool has no delight in understanding,
    but in expressing his own heart.
³ When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt,
    and with dishonor reproach.
⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters,
    and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
⁵ It is not good to favor the wicked,
    or to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
⁶ A fool’s lips enter into contention,
    and his mouth calls for flogging.
⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
    and his lips are the snare of his soul.
⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
    and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
⁹ He also who is slothful in his work
    is brother to him who is a great waster.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
    the righteous run into it and are safe.
¹¹ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
    and as a high wall in his own conceit.
¹² Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
    and before honor is humility.
¹³ He who answers a matter before he hears it,
    it is folly and shame to him.
¹⁴ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity,
    but a wounded spirit who can bear?
¹⁵ The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him,
    and brings him before great men.
¹⁷ He who is first in his own cause seems just,
    but his neighbor comes and searches him.
¹⁸ The lot causes contentions to cease,
    and keeps the mighty ones apart.
¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
    and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
²⁰ A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
    and with the increase of his lips will he be filled.
²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.
²² Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
    and obtains favor of the Lord.
²³ The poor man uses entreaties,
    but the rich man answers roughly.
²⁴ A man who has friends must show himself friendly,
    and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18, MEV

²⁷ And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?
²⁸ And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
²⁹ And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
³⁰ And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.
³¹ And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
³² And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
³³ But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.
³⁴ And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
³⁵ For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
³⁶ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
³⁷ Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
³⁸ Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 8:27-38, KJV

²⁷ Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?”
²⁸ So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”
²⁹ He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”
³⁰ Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him.
Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection
³¹ And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ³² He spoke this word openly. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. ³³ But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”
³⁴ When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ³⁵ For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. ³⁶ For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? ³⁷ Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? ³⁸ For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”

Mark 8:27-38, NKJV

²⁷ Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”
²⁸ They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”
²⁹ “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”
³⁰ Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.
³¹ He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. ³² He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.
³³ But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”
³⁴ Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. ³⁵ For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. ³⁶ What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? ³⁷ Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? ³⁸ If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Mark 8:27-38, NIV

²⁷ Jesus and his disciples left Galilee and went up to the villages near Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”
²⁸ “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other prophets.”
²⁹ Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?”
Peter replied, “You are the Messiah.”
³⁰ But Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.
³¹ Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but three days later he would rise from the dead. ³² As he talked about this openly with his disciples, Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things.
³³ Jesus turned around and looked at his disciples, then reprimanded Peter. “Get away from me, Satan!” he said. “You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.”
³⁴ Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. ³⁵ If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. ³⁶ And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? ³⁷ Is anything worth more than your soul? ³⁸ If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

Mark 8:27-38, NLT

²⁷ Jesus and His disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. On the way He asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I am?”
²⁸ They answered, “John the Baptist, but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”
²⁹ He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Peter answered Him, “You are the Christ.”
³⁰ He warned them that they should tell no one about Him.
³¹ He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ³² He said this openly. And Peter took Him and began to rebuke Him.
³³ But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”
³⁴ When He had called the people to Him, with His disciples, He said to them, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. ³⁵ For whoever would save his life will lose it. But whoever would lose his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. ³⁶ For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? ³⁷ Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? ³⁸ Whoever therefore is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”

Mark 8:27-38, MEV