Philippians 2:16

New Century Version

You offer the teaching that gives life. So when Christ comes again, I can be happy because my work was not wasted. I ran the race and won.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:26

So I do not run without a goal. I fight like a boxer who is hitting something—not just the air.

Galatians 2:2

I went because God showed me I should go. I met with the believers there, and in private I told their leaders the Good News that I preach to the non-Jewish people. I did not want my past work and the work I am now doing to be wasted.

1 John 1:1

We write you now about what has always existed, which we have heard, we have seen with our own eyes, we have looked at, and we have touched with our hands. We write to you about the Word that gives life.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, who would we go to? You have the words that give eternal life.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

Because of this, when I could wait no longer, I sent Timothy to you so I could learn about your faith. I was afraid the devil had tempted you, and perhaps our hard work would have been wasted.

John 6:63

It is the Spirit that gives life. The flesh doesn’t give life. The words I told you are spirit, and they give life.

Luke 12:8

“I tell you, all those who stand before others and say they believe in me, I, the Son of Man, will say before the angels of God that they belong to me.

Hebrews 4:12

God’s word is alive and working and is sharper than a double-edged sword. It cuts all the way into us, where the soul and the spirit are joined, to the center of our joints and bones. And it judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts.

1 Peter 1:23

You have been born again, and this new life did not come from something that dies, but from something that cannot die. You were born again through God’s living message that continues forever.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

You are our hope, our joy, and the crown we will take pride in when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

Galatians 4:11

I am afraid for you, that my work for you has been wasted.

Isaiah 49:4

But I said, “I have worked hard for nothing; I have used all my power, but I did nothing useful. But the Lord will decide what my work is worth; God will decide my reward.”

Psalm 71:17

God, you have taught me since I was young. To this day I tell about the miracles you do.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears this say, “Come!” Let whoever is thirsty come; whoever wishes may have the water of life as a free gift.

Acts 13:26

“Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and others who worship God, listen! The news about this salvation has been sent to us.

Matthew 10:27

I tell you these things in the dark, but I want you to tell them in the light. What you hear whispered in your ear you should shout from the housetops.

Psalm 40:9

I will tell about your goodness in the great meeting of your people. Lord, you know my lips are not silent.

1 Corinthians 1:8

Jesus will keep you strong until the end so that there will be no wrong in you on the day our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

Philippians 1:6

God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.

Philippians 1:10

that you will see the difference between good and bad and will choose the good; that you will be pure and without wrong for the coming of Christ;