Philippians 2:16

New International Reader's Version

You will shine as you hold on tight to the word of life. Then I will be able to boast about you on the day Christ returns. I can be happy that I didn’t run or work for nothing.

Cross References

Psalm 40:9

I have told the whole community of those who worship you. I have told them what you have done to save me. Lord, you know that I haven’t kept quiet.

Psalm 71:17

God, ever since I was young you have taught me. To this very day I tell about your wonderful acts.

Isaiah 49:4

But I said, “In spite of my hard work, I feel as if I haven’t accomplished anything. I’ve used up all my strength. It seems as if everything I’ve done is worthless. But the Lord will give me what I should receive. My God will reward me.”

Matthew 10:27

What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight. What is whispered in your ear, shout from the rooftops.

Luke 12:8

“What about someone who says in front of others that he knows me? I tell you, the Son of Man will say in front of God’s angels that he knows that person.

John 6:63

The Holy Spirit gives life. The body means nothing at all. The words I have spoken to you are full of the Spirit. They give life.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, who can we go to? You have the words of eternal life.

Acts 13:26

“Listen, fellow children of Abraham! Listen, you Gentiles who worship God! This message of salvation has been sent to us.

1 Corinthians 1:8

God will also keep you strong in faith to the very end. Then you will be without blame on the day our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

1 Corinthians 9:26

So I do not run like someone who doesn’t run toward the finish line. I do not fight like a boxer who hits nothing but air.

2 Corinthians 1:14

Up to this point you have understood some of the things we have said. But now here is what I hope for when the Lord Jesus returns. I hope that your pride in us will be the same as our pride in you. When this happens, you will understand us completely.

Galatians 2:2

I went because God showed me what he wanted me to do. I spoke in private to those who are respected as leaders. I told them the good news that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I wasn’t running my race for no purpose. And I wanted to know that I had not been running my race for no purpose.

Galatians 4:11

I am afraid for you. I am afraid that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you.

Philippians 1:10

Then you will be able to know what is best. Then you will be pure and without blame for the day that Christ returns.

Philippians 1:6

God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

What is our hope? What is our joy? When our Lord Jesus returns, what is the crown we will delight in? Isn’t it you?

1 Thessalonians 3:5

That’s the reason I sent someone to find out about your faith. I couldn’t wait any longer. I was afraid that Satan had tempted you in some way. Then our work among you would have been useless.

Hebrews 4:12

The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.

1 Peter 1:23

You have been born again by means of the living word of God. His word lasts forever. You were not born again from a seed that will die. You were born from a seed that can’t die.

1 John 1:1

Here is what we announce to everyone about the Word of life. The Word was already here from the beginning. We have heard him. We have seen him with our eyes. We have looked at him. Our hands have touched him.

Revelation 22:17

The Holy Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And the person who hears should say, “Come!” Anyone who is thirsty should come. Anyone who wants to take the free gift of the water of life should do so.