Parallel Verses
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: -
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.
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.
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.
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
Eis
ὅτι
Hoti
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 ye may become faultless and inviolate, children of God, blameless amidst a crooked and perverted generation, amongst whom ye appear as luminaries in the world, 16 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: - 17 Nay! if I am even to be poured out as a drink-offering, upon the sacrifice and public ministry of your faith, I rejoice, yea rejoice together with you all, -
Cross References
Galatians 2:2
And I went up by revelation, and laid before them the glad-message which I proclaim among the nations; privately, however, to them of repute, - lest, by any means, in vain, I should be running, or had run.
Psalm 71:17
O God, thou hast taught me from my youthful days, And, hitherto, have I been wont to tell of thy wonders;
2 Corinthians 1:14
According as ye have also acknowledged us, in part, - that, your theme of boasting, we are, even indeed as, ye, also shall be , ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
Galatians 4:11
I am afraid of you - lest by any means, in vain, I should have toiled for you!
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what shall be our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? Shall not even, ye, before our Lord Jesus, in his Presence?
1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, I also, no longer concealing my anxiety, sent, that I might get to know your faith, lest by any means he that tempteth, should have tempted you, and, in vain, should have been our toil.
Psalm 40:9
I have told the good-tidings of righteousness in a great convocation, Lo! my lips, do I not restrain, O Yahweh, thou, knowest:
Isaiah 49:4
But I, said, To no purpose, have I toiled, For waste and mist - my vigour, have I spent, - Surely, my vindication, is, with, Yahweh, And, my recompence, with my God.
Matthew 10:27
What I am saying to you in the darkness, tell ye in the light, - and, what whispered into the ear ye are hearing, proclaim ye on the housetops.
Luke 12:8
And I say unto you - Whosoever shall confess me before men, even the Son of Man, will confess him, before the messengers of God;
John 6:63
The spirit, it is, that giveth life, - the flesh, profiteth, nothing: The declarations which, I, have spoken unto you, are, spirit, and, are, life.
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered him - Lord! unto whom, shall we go? Declarations o life age-abiding, thou hast;
Acts 13:26
Brethren! sons of the race of Abraham, and those who among you revere God, - unto you, hath this word of salvation been sent forth.
Romans 10:8-16
But what saith it? Near thee, is the declaration, In thy mouth and in thy heart, - that is, the declaration of the faith, which we proclaim: -
1 Corinthians 9:26
I, therefore, so, am running, as, not uncertainly, so, am boxing, as not thrashing air;
Philippians 1:26-27
In order that, your matter of boasting, may be more abundant in Christ Jesus, regarding me, through my own presence again with you.
2 Timothy 2:15-17
Give diligence, thyself, approved, to present unto God, - a workman not to be put to shame, skillfully handling the word of truth.
Hebrews 4:12
For, living, is the word of God, and, energetic, and more cutting than any knife with two edges, and penetrating as far as a dividing asunder of soul and spirit, of joints also, and marrow, and able to judge the impulses and designs of the heart;
1 Peter 1:23
Having been regenerated - Not out of corruptible seed, but incorruptible - through means of the word of a Living and Abiding God;
1 John 1:1
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we for ourselves gazed upon, and our hands did handle, concerning the Word of Life, -
Revelation 22:17
And, the Spirit and the Bride, say - Come! and, he that heareth, let him say - Come! and, he that is athirst, let him come, - he that will, let him take of the water of life, freely.