Philippians 2:16
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.
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Study Note
Paul expresses his desire that the Philippians 'hold forth the word of life' so that he may rejoice 'in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.' The athletic metaphor of running 'not in vain' (Galatians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 9:24-26; 2 Timothy 4:7) ties the success of Paul's apostolic labor to the perseverance of those he has brought to faith — his race is run through them. The phrase 'hold forth the word of life' (epechontes logon zoes) may mean both 'hold out' (offering) and 'hold fast' (retaining) — the Philippians' faithful proclamation and retention of the gospel is the proof of apostolic labor's fruit. The eschatological orientation (in the day of Christ) makes present faithfulness decisive for the final evaluation of missionary work.
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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.
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;
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.
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