Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
holding fast to the word of life, for a source of pride to me in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
New American Standard Bible
holding
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.
Holman Bible
Hold firmly to
International Standard Version
as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.
A Conservative Version
Holding firm the word of life, for a boast by me in the day of Christ, that I did not 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.
Amplified
holding out and offering to everyone the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to rejoice greatly because I did not run [my race] in vain nor labor without result.
An Understandable Version
as you hold out [i.e., offer to people] the message of [never ending] life. Then I will have something to boast about on the day of Christ's [return, See 1:6], that I had not run the race for nothing nor had worked for nothing.
Anderson New Testament
holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, nor labor in vain.
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.
Common New Testament
holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
Daniel Mace New Testament
you, who display the doctrine of eternal life) that in the day of Christ I may have the satisfaction of not having pursued my laborious course in vain.
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.
Godbey New Testament
having the word of life; unto my boasting in the day of Christ, because I did not run in vain, neither did I labor in vain.
Goodspeed New Testament
offering men the message of life. Then I will have reason to boast of you on the Day of Christ, because my exertion and labor have not been wasted.
John Wesley New Testament
Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Julia Smith Translation
Holding on to the word of life; for boasting to me in the day of Christ, for I ran not in vain, nor was I wearied in vain.
King James 2000
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.
Modern King James verseion
holding forth the Word of Life, so that I may rejoice with you in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain nor labored in vain.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
holding fast the word of life, unto my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain.
Moffatt New Testament
hold fast the word of life, so that I can be proud of you on the Day of Christ, because I have not run or worked for nothing.
Montgomery New Testament
holding out a message of life. Thus it will be my boast at the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, or toiled for nothing.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.
Noyes New Testament
holding forth the word of life, that I may have whereof to boast against the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, or labor in vain.
Sawyer New Testament
holding fast the word of life, for my glorying in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, nor labor in vain.
The Emphasized Bible
A word of light, holding forth, - as a matter of boasting unto me, for the day of Christ, - that, not in vain, I ran, nor, in vain, I toiled: -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
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.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Offering to men the Message of Life; and then I shall be able at the Day of Christ to boast that I did not run my course for nothing, or toil for nothing.
Webster
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.
Weymouth New Testament
holding out to them a Message of Life. It will then be my glory on the day of Christ that I did not run my race in vain nor toil in vain.
Williams New Testament
to hold up the message of life. That will give me ground for boasting on the day of Christ, because neither my career nor my labor has been a failure.
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.
Worrell New Testament
holding forth the word of life, for an occasion of glorying to me at the day of Christ, that I ran not in vain, neither labored in vain.
Worsley New Testament
exhibiting the word of life; to my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Games » Figurative » Of a successful ministry
Gospel » Called » Word of life
The gospel » Is called the » Word of life
Joy » Ministers should » Desire to render an account with
Joy » Soul-winners' » Thrills the church
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Names » Of the word of God » Word
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Topics
Interlinear
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Usage: 764
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 2:16
Prayers for Philippians 2:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Holding Fast To The Word Of Life
15 in order that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as stars in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, for a source of pride to me in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and rejoice with all of you.
Cross References
Galatians 2:2
Now I went up [there] because of a revelation and laid out to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but in private to the influential people, lest somehow I was running, or had run, in vain.
Psalm 71:17
O God, you have taught me from my youth, and up to now I have proclaimed your wonderful deeds.
2 Corinthians 1:14
just as you have also understood us in part, that we are your reason for boasting, just as you [are] also ours in the day of our Lord Jesus.
Galatians 4:11
I am afraid [for] you, lest perhaps I have labored for you in vain!
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For who [is] our hope or joy or crown of boasting? [Is it] not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:5
Because of this, I also, [when I] could endure [it] no longer, sent in order to know your faith, lest somehow the tempter tempted you and our labor should be in vain.
Psalm 40:9
I have brought good tidings [of] righteousness in the great congregation. Look, I have not shut my lips. O Yahweh, {you surely know that}.
Isaiah 49:4
But I myself said, "I have labored in vain; I have used up my strength for nothing and vanity! Nevertheless, my justice [is] with Yahweh, and my reward [is] with my God."
Matthew 10:27
What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.
Luke 12:8
"And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before people, the Son of Man also will acknowledge him before the angels of God,
John 6:63
The Spirit is the one who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Acts 13:26
"Men [and] brothers, sons of the family of Abraham and those among you who fear God--to us the message of this salvation has been sent!
Romans 10:8-16
But what does it say? "The word is near to you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim),
1 Corinthians 9:26
Therefore I run in this way, not as [running] aimlessly; I box in this way, not as beating the air.
Philippians 1:26-27
so that [what] you can be proud of may increase in Christ Jesus because of me through my return again to you.
2 Timothy 2:15-17
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God [is] living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, both joints and marrow, and able to judge the reflections and thoughts of the heart.
1 Peter 1:23
[because you] have been born again, not from perishable seed but imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
1 John 1:1
What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and our hands have touched, concerning the word of life--
Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And the one who hears, let him say, "Come!" And the one who is thirsty, let him come. The one who wants, let him take the water of life freely.