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. "
— Philippians 2:16, American 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Holding forth the word of life to my glory in the day of Christ: because I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.”
“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.”
“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.”
for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.
Do all things without murmurings and questionings:
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,
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.
Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all:
and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.
But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.