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Philippians 2:16

holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

English Majority Text (NT)

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

15in order that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as light bearers in the world,

17But even if I am being poured upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice; and I rejoice with you all.

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Cross References

Luke 12:8“Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God.

John 6:68But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.

Romans 10:8But what does it say? “ The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we proclaim):

2 Corinthians 1:14just as also you have understood us in part, that we are your boasting, as indeed you also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus. 1 Sparing the Church

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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