Philippians 2:16

By holding fast the word of life, they give Paul reason to boast at Christ's return that his labor was not wasted. Faithful believers are the fruit of gospel work.

Cross-references · 21

• 1 Cor 9:26I therefore run like that, not aimlessly. I fight like that, not beating the air,
• Gal 2:2I went up by revelation, and I laid before them the Good News which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.
• 1 Jn 1:1That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life
• John 6:68Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
• 2 Cor 1:14as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
• 1 Th 3:5For this cause I also, when I couldn’t stand it any longer, sent that I might know your faith, for fear that by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor would have been in vain.
• John 6:63It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life.
• Luke 12:8“I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God;
• Isa 49:4But I said, “I have labored in vain. I have spent my strength in vain for nothing; yet surely the justice due to me is with Yahweh, and my reward with my God.”
• Heb 4:12For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
• 2 Tim 2:15–17Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
• Gal 4:11I am afraid for you, that I might have wasted my labor for you.
• 1 Th 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
• Ps 71:17God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
• Rom 10:8–16But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart”; that is, the word of faith, which we preach:
• 1 Pet 1:23having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
• Phil 1:26–27that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.
• Rev 22:17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” He who hears, let him say, “Come!” He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.
• Ps 40:9I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.
• Acts 13:26Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you.
• Matt 10:27What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.

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