Philippians 2:16

holding up the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.

Thomas Haweis 1795 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 ye may be blameless and harmless, the children of God, inoffensive, in the midst of an untoward and perverse generation, among whom ye shine as luminaries in the world;

17Yea, and should I become the victim, in the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

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Cross References

Luke 12:8But I tell you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

John 6:68Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, unto whom shall we go from thee? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Romans 10:8But what saith it? “The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart:” that is, the word of faith which we preach;

2 Corinthians 1:14As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your glory, as also ye 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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