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."
— Philippians 2:16, NET Bible
“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 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. ”
“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.”
“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 the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort– for the sake of his good pleasure– is God.
Do everything without grumbling or arguing,
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world
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.
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.
And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.
Models for Ministry Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged by hearing news about you.