Philippians 2:16

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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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Holding forth{G1907}{(G5723)} the word{G3056} of life{G2222}; that{G1519} I{G1698} may rejoice{G2745} in{G1519} the day{G2250} of Christ{G5547}, that{G3754} I have{G5143} not{G3756} run{G5143}{(G5627)} in{G1519} vain{G2756}, neither{G3761} laboured{G2872}{(G5656)} in{G1519} vain{G2756}.
Strong's King James
(16) Hold fast to The Word of zoe-life so that in Mashiach's day, I will have a reason to boast, because I didn't run to be empty handed nor labour for nothing!
The F.O.G
[16] Hold firmly to the message of life, so that when the Messiah returns, I can celebrate that my running and labor among you wasn't wasted—like a coach whose team has won the championship.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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;
Young's Literal Translation

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