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Philippians 2:16 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" 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. "

Philippians 2:16

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14 Do all things without complaining and arguing,

15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

16 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.

17 Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

18 In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

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