Philippians 2:16

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    holding forth{G1907} the word{G3056} of life;{G2222} that{G1519} I{G1698} may have whereof to glory{G2745} in{G1519} the day{G2250} of Christ,{G5547} that{G3754} I did{G5143} not{G3756} run{G5143} in{G1519} vain{G2756} neither{G3761} labor{G2872} in{G1519} vain.{G2756}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Holding forth{G1907}{(G5723)} the word{G3056} of life{G2222}; that{G1519} I{G1698} may rejoice{G2745} in{G1519} the day{G2250} of Christ{G5547}, that{G3754} I have{G5143} not{G3756} run{G5143}{(G5627)} in{G1519} vain{G2756}, neither{G3761} laboured{G2872}{(G5656)} in{G1519} vain{G2756}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    holdinge fast the worde of lyfe vnto my reioysynge in ye daye of Christ that I have not runne in vayne nether have labored in vayne.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    holdinge fast the worde of life, vnto my reioysinge in the daye of Christ, that I haue not runne in vayne, nether laboured in vayne.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Holdyng fast the worde of lyfe, to my reioycyng in the day of Christe that I haue not runne in vayne, neither haue laboured in vayne.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    by holding on to the word of life so that on the day of Christ I will have a reason to boast that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 1:14 : 14 As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, just as you also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
  • Gal 2:2 : 2 And I went up by revelation and communicated to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
  • 1 Thess 2:19 : 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
  • 1 Thess 3:5 : 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know about your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain.
  • Ps 71:17 : 17 O God, you have taught me from my youth; and until now have I declared 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 looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life;
  • Rev 22:17 : 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him who hears say, Come. And let him who is thirsty come. And whoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
  • Ps 40:9 : 9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: behold, I have not restrained my lips, O LORD, You know.
  • Isa 49:4 : 4 Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God.
  • Matt 10:27 : 27 What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.
  • Luke 12:8 : 8 Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God.
  • John 6:63 : 63 It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak to you, they are spirit, and they are life.
  • John 6:68 : 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
  • Acts 13:26 : 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
  • 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 word of faith which we preach, 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13 For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!" 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
  • 1 Cor 9:26 : 26 Therefore I run, not with uncertainty; thus I fight, not as one who beats the air.
  • 2 Tim 2:15-17 : 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,
  • Heb 4:12 : 12 For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
  • 1 Pet 1:23 : 23 Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever,
  • Gal 4:11 : 11 I am afraid for you, lest I have labored for you in vain.
  • Phil 1:26-27 : 26 That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again. 27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

Similar Verses (AI)

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    17 Yes, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

    18 For the same reason, you also should rejoice and rejoice with me.

  • Phil 1:16-22
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    16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains:

    17 But the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

    18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

    19 For I know that this will turn out for my salvation through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

    20 According to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

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

    22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I do not know.

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    15 That you may be blameless and harmless, children of God, without fault, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;

  • Phil 1:10-14
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    10 So that you may approve things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ;

    11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

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    13 So that my chains in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

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    30 Because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

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    58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

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    25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;

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    27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

    28 And not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a sign of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

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    1 For you yourselves, brothers, know our entrance to you, that it was not in vain:

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    29 To this end I also labor, striving according to his working, which works mightily in me.

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    24 But none of these things move me, nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

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    5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

    6 Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ:

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    30 Having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear to be in me.

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    11 I am afraid for you, lest I have labored for you in vain.

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    17 Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus in what pertains to God.

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    15 But I have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for it would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void.

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    2 Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

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    26 Therefore I run, not with uncertainty; thus I fight, not as one who beats the air.

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    12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

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    23 And this I do for the sake of the gospel, that I may be a partaker of it with you.

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    24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the church:

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    20 For you are our glory and joy.

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    13 Therefore I ask that you not faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

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    10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no one shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

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    3 And I wrote this to you so that when I come, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

  • Col 2:5
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    5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

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    14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

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    13 Whom I wished to keep with me, so that he might minister to me in your place in my chains for the gospel:

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    31 I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

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    13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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    10 But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

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    12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

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    10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.