Philippians 2:16

holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, nor labor in vain.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

In Context

15that you may be without reproach and Harmless, the children of God, without blame, in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as luminaries in the world,

17But if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

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Cross References

Luke 12:8And I further say to you, Whoever confesses me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

John 6:68Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life;

Romans 10:8But what says it? The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; that is, the word of faith which we preach;

2 Corinthians 1:14as some of you also acknowledge us, that we are the cause of your rejoicing, even as you, also, are of ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:15-19

Practical Religion. ( a. d. 62.) 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. 17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same cause also do… Read the whole commentary →

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