Philippians 2:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
Philippians 2:16 (KJV)
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 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
Philippians 2:16 (BSB)
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What does Philippians 2:16 say?
Philippians 2:16 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is Philippians 2:16 found in the Bible?
Philippians 2:16 is verse 16 of chapter 2 of the book of Philippians, in the New Testament. Philippians has 4 chapters.
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