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16 as you hold on to the word of life, so that my boast for the day of Christ may be that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.(A) 17 But, even if I am poured out as a libation[a] upon the sacrificial service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with all of you.(B) 18 In the same way you also should rejoice and share your joy with me.(C)

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  1. 2:17 Libation: in ancient religious ritual, the pouring out on the ground of a liquid offering as a sacrifice. Paul means that he may be facing death.

16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ(A) that I did not run(B) or labor in vain.(C) 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering(D) on the sacrifice(E) and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.(F) 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

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