What is the meaning of Philippians 2:12?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

World English Bible (WEB)

Wherefore{G5620}, my{G3450} beloved{G27}, as{G2531} ye have{G5219} always{G3842} obeyed{G5219}{(G5656)}, not{G3361} as{G5613} in{G1722} my{G3450} presence{G3952} only{G3440}, but{G235} now{G3568} much{G4183} more{G3123} in{G1722} my{G3450} absence{G666}, work out{G2716}{(G5737)} your own{G1438} salvation{G4991} with{G3326} fear{G5401} and{G2532} trembling{G5156}.

Strong's King James

(12) So then my beloved, just as you've always obeyed, not as in my presence only but rather much more so now in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

The F.O.G*

[12] Therefore, my beloved friends, just as you've always obeyed—not only when I was present but now much more in my absence—continue working out your salvation with deep reverence and wonder. Like athletes training with total dedication, let every aspect of your life be shaped by what God has done for you.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

So that, my beloved, as ye always obey, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, with fear and trembling your own salvation work out,

Young's Literal Translation