Phili 2:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : He tells them to hold fast and hold forth “the word of life”—the gospel message—which brings eternal life (Philippians 2:16; 2 Timothy 1:10 ). By doing this, they give hope to others and prove that Paul’s work among them was not wasted. Paul is eager that, when Jesus returns, he can rejoice because the Philippians have remained faithful (1 Thessalonians 2:19

‏ Philippians 2:16

v. 16: He tells them to hold fast and hold forth “the word of life”—the gospel message—which brings eternal life (Philippians 2:16; 2 Timothy 1:10 ^a). By doing this, they give hope to others and prove that Paul’s work among them was not wasted. Paul is eager that, when Jesus returns, he can rejoice because the Philippians have remained faithful (1 Thessalonians 2:19–20 ^b).