Philippians 2:16

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holding fast to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I did not labor or run in vain.

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  • 2 Cor 1:14 : 14 just as you have partially understood us, that we are your reason for pride, just as you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.
  • Gal 2:2 : 2 I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.
  • 1 Thess 2:19 : 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes? Is it not indeed you?
  • 1 Thess 3:5 : 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know about your faith, lest somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor might have been in vain.
  • Ps 71:17 : 17 God, you have taught me from my youth, and to this day I declare your wondrous works.
  • 1 John 1:1 : 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have observed and our hands have touched, concerning the Word of life—
  • Rev 22:17 : 17 The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let the one who hears say, "Come!" Let the one who is thirsty come, and let the one who desires take the water of life freely.
  • Ps 40:9 : 9 I desire to do Your will, my God; Your law is within my heart.
  • Isa 49:4 : 4 But I said, 'I have worked in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing and futility. Yet surely my vindication is with the Lord, and my reward is with my God.'
  • Matt 10:27 : 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.
  • Luke 12:8 : 8 I tell you, anyone who acknowledges Me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.
  • John 6:63 : 63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are Spirit and they are life.
  • John 6:68 : 68 Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
  • Acts 13:26 : 26 Brothers, children of Abraham's lineage, and you who fear God, this message of salvation has been sent to us.
  • Rom 10:8-9 : 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the message of faith that we proclaim): 9 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches to all who call on Him. 13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. 14 How then can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace, who bring the good news of good things!” 16 But not all have obeyed the Gospel. For Isaiah says, 'Lord, who has believed our message?'
  • 1 Cor 9:26 : 26 Therefore, I run with purpose in every step; I fight not like someone beating the air.
  • 2 Tim 2:15-17 : 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
  • Heb 4:12 : 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
  • 1 Pet 1:23 : 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
  • Gal 4:11 : 11 I fear for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been in vain.
  • Phil 1:26-27 : 26 so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound. 27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel.

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  • Phil 2:17-18
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    17But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

    18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

  • Phil 1:16-22
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    16The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

    17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

    18What does it matter? Regardless, in every way—whether from false motives or in truth—Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.

    19For I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will result in my deliverance.

    20My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed in anything, but that with all boldness, now as always, Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

    21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

    22Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful labor for me. Yet I do not know what I shall choose.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world,

  • Phil 1:10-14
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    10So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

    11Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

    12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

    13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

    14And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more boldly and fearlessly.

  • Phil 2:30
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    30because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.

  • 1 Cor 15:58
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    58Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

  • Phil 1:25-28
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    25Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

    26so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.

    27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel.

    28And do not be frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation—and that from God.

  • 1 Thess 2:1
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    1Brothers and sisters, you yourselves know that our visit to you was not without purpose.

  • Col 1:29
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    29To this end, I labor and struggle with all His energy, which so powerfully works within me.

  • Acts 20:24
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    24'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'

  • Phil 1:5-6
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    5I thank God for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

    6Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

  • Phil 1:30
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    30since you are experiencing the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

  • Gal 4:11
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    11I fear for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been in vain.

  • Rom 15:17
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    17Therefore, I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

  • 1 Cor 9:15
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    15But I have not made use of any of these rights, and I am not writing this to make it happen for me. I would rather die than let anyone deprive me of my reason for boasting.

  • 2 Cor 10:16
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    16so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast in work already done in another person's area.

  • Phil 2:2
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    2make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being united in spirit, and intent on one purpose.

  • 1 Cor 9:26
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    26Therefore, I run with purpose in every step; I fight not like someone beating the air.

  • Phil 4:1
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    1So then, my dear and longed-for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends.

  • Phil 3:12
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    12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

  • 1 Cor 9:23
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    23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

  • Col 1:24
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    24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

  • Gal 2:2
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    2I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.

  • 1 Thess 2:20
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    20Yes, you are our glory and joy.

  • Eph 3:13
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    13Therefore, I ask you not to lose heart over my sufferings for you, which are for your glory.

  • 2 Cor 11:10
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    10As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

  • 2 Cor 2:3
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    3I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.

  • Col 2:5
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    5For even though I am absent in the body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your orderly conduct and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

  • Phil 3:14
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    14I press on toward the goal to win the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

  • Phlm 1:13
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    13I wanted to keep him with me so that he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel on your behalf.

  • 1 Cor 15:31
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    31I face death every day—yes, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  • 2 Tim 1:13
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    13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, with faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

  • 2 Tim 3:10
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    10But you have closely followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, and endurance.

  • 2 Cor 1:12
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    12For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.

  • 2 Tim 2:10
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    10For this reason, I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus, along with eternal glory.