Philippians 2:16 “as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the d…”

Philippians 2:16

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

holding up the word of life, that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain.

American Standard Version

holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.

Geneva Bible 1599

Holding forth the worde of life, that I may reioyce in the day of Christ, that I haue not runne in vaine, neither haue laboured in vaine.

Darby Translation

holding forth [the] word of life, so as to be a boast for me in Christ's day, that I have not run in vain nor laboured in vain.

Young's Literal Translation

the word of life holding forth, for rejoicing to me in regard to a day of Christ, that not in vain did I run, nor in vain did I labour;

Bible in Basic English

Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect.

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Cross references

“Holding”

Luke 12:8 Psalm 71:17 Romans 10:8–16 Psalm 40:9 Matthew 10:27 Revelation 22:17

Luke 12:8 · BSB

I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God.

Psalm 71:17 · BSB

O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

Romans 10:8–16 · BSB

But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Psalm 40:9 · BSB

I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.

Matthew 10:27 · BSB

What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.

Revelation 22:17 · BSB

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.

“the word”

1 John 1:1 John 6:68 John 6:63 2 Timothy 2:15–17 Hebrews 4:12 1 Peter 1:23

1 John 1:1 · BSB

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

John 6:68 · BSB

Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

John 6:63 · BSB

The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

2 Timothy 2:15–17 · BSB

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

Hebrews 4:12 · BSB

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

1 Peter 1:23 · BSB

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

“that I may”

2 Corinthians 1:14 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Philippians 1:26

2 Corinthians 1:14 · BSB

as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 · BSB

After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?

Philippians 1:26 · BSB

so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

“that I have”

1 Corinthians 9:26 Galatians 2:2 1 Thessalonians 3:5 Isaiah 49:4 Galatians 4:11

1 Corinthians 9:26 · BSB

Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.

Galatians 2:2 · BSB

I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.

1 Thessalonians 3:5 · BSB

For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.

Isaiah 49:4 · BSB

But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”

Galatians 4:11 · BSB

I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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