Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
Eis
ὅτι
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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 that ye may be faultless, and pure, and the sons of God; without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and a perverse nation, among which see that ye shine as lights in the world, 16 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. 17 Yea, and though I be offered up upon the offering and sacrifice of your faith: I rejoice and rejoice with you all.
Cross References
Galatians 2:2
Yea, and I went up by revelation, and commended with them of the gospel, which I preach among the gentiles - but between ourselves with them which were counted chief, lest it should have been thought that I should run, or had run in vain.
Psalm 71:17
Thou, O God, hast taught me from my youth up until now; therefore will I tell of thy wondrous works.
2 Corinthians 1:14
even as ye have found us partly, for we are your rejoicing, even as ye are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Galatians 4:11
I am in fear of you, lest I have bestowed on you labour in vain.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye it in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent that I might have knowledge of your faith, lest haply the tempter had tempted you, and that our labour had been bestowed in vain.
Psalm 40:9
I will preach of thy righteousness in the great congregation: Lo, I will not refrain my lips, O LORD, and that thou knowest.
Isaiah 49:4
And I said, "I labour in vain and spend my strength for nought, and unprofitably. Howbeit, my cause I commit to the LORD and my travail unto my God."
Matthew 10:27
What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye on the housetops.
Luke 12:8
I say unto you, Whosoever confesseth me before men, even him shall the son of man confess also before the angels of God.
John 6:63
It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life.
John 6:68
Then Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life;
Acts 13:26
Ye men and brethren, children of the generation off Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is this word of salvation sent.
Romans 10:8-16
But what saith the scripture? "The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth and in thine heart." This word is the word of faith which we preach.
1 Corinthians 9:26
I therefore so run, not as at an uncertain thing. So fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
Philippians 1:26-27
that ye may more abundantly rejoice in Jesus Christ through me, by my coming to you again.
2 Timothy 2:15-17
Study to show thyself laudable unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, dividing the word of truth justly.
Hebrews 4:12
for the word of God is quick, and mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword: and entereth through, even unto the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit and of the joints, and the marrow: and judgeth the thoughts and the intents of the heart.
1 Peter 1:23
for ye are born anew, not of mortal seed, but of immortal seed, by the word of God which liveth, and lasteth forever.
1 John 1:1
That which was from the beginning, declare we unto you; which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life.
Revelation 22:17
And the spirit and the bride said, "Come." And let him that heareth, say also "Come." And let him that is athirst come. And let whosoever will, take of the water of life free.