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Connecting Statement:
Paul encourages the Philippian believers and shows them how to live the Christian life before others and reminds them of his example.
my beloved
"my dear fellow believers"
in my presence
"when I am there with you"
in my absence
"when I am not there with you"
work out your own salvation
To "work out" one's salvation means to work in a way that is appropriate to one's salvation or to work in a way that shows one's salvation. The abstract noun "salvation" can be expressed with a phrase about God saving people. Alternate translation: "work in a way that is appropriate because you have been saved" or "work hard to do the good things that show that God has saved you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)
with fear and trembling
Paul uses the words "fear" and "trembling" together to show the attitude of reverence that people should have for God. Alternate translation: "trembling with fear" or "with deep reverence" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)