Philippians 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:16 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV 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 i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:16 — KJV
“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)
Philippians 2:16 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 2:16
“Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:16: forth, life, may
“And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:16: word, life, may
“For this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood: for the Lord GOD of hosts hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:16: word, may, day
“And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:16: forth, word, day
“And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:16: forth, life, may
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