Philippians 2:16

holding fast the Word of Life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I did not run in vain nor labor for nothing.

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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

15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and depraved generation, among whom you shine as light bearers in the world,

17Yes, even if I am a libation being poured on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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Cross References

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

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

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

2 Corinthians 1:14(as indeed some of you have acknowledged) that we are your boast, just as you are 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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