8. he humbled himself in obedience to Godand died a criminal’s death on a cross.
9. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honorand 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.
13. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
14. Do everything without complaining and arguing,
15. so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.