Philippians 2:12-18 - Holding Fast To The Word Of Life
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend: 13 for it is God that influences your desires and endeavours, out of his benevolence to you. 14 do every thing without murmuring and disputes: 15 that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world, 16 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. 17 and if my blood should serve as a libation to ratify your faith, I should rejoice and congratulate with you all thereupon; 18 and you too should be glad and congratulate me upon that account.