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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.
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Actively Hold Forth the Word
Commentators emphasize that 'holding forth' is an active, not passive, command. Believers are to be like luminaries or torchbearers, actively presenting the Gospel to a dark world. This is a duty for every Christian, accomplished through a holy example, conversation, and defending the truth. As one scholar notes, if Christians neglect this, sinners will go unwarned.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Holding forth the word of life. That is, you are under obligation to hold forth the word of life. It is a duty incumbent on you as Christi…
As lights in the world (ως φωστηρες εν κοσμω). As luminaries like the heavenly bodies. Christians are the light of the world ([Ref…
19th Century
Anglican
Holding forth the word of life.—This translation seems correct, and the reference is to the comparison above. There may, …
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Baptist
That I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
God's ministers cannot bear the tho…
As luminaries in a world of spiritual darkness, they were to “hold out [GK 2091] the word of life.” This word means either “hold fast” or “hold for…
16th Century
Protestant
Holding forth the word of life. The reason they ought to be luminaries is that they carry the word of life, by which they are enl…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Holding forth the word of life By which may be meant, either Christ the essential Word, in whom life was, and is, and who is c…
We must be diligent in using all the means that lead to our salvation, persevering in this to the end. We must exercise great care, so that, with a…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…
