Philippians 2:16

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.

Revised King James 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 blameless and innocent, the children of God, without blemish, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;

17Even if I am poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad, and rejoice with you all.

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Cross References

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

John 6:68Then 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, even in your mouth, and in your heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach:

2 Corinthians 1:14Just as also you have understood us in part and recognized that you can be proud of us, even as we can be proud of you 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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