^{14 Ref} Do all things without protests and arguments;

^{15 Ref} So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

^{16 Ref} Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect.

^{17 Ref} And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

^{14 Ref} Do all things without murmurings and disputes,

^{15 Ref} that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

^{16 Ref} 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.

^{17 Ref} Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

^{14 Ref} Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

^{15 Ref} That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

^{16 Ref} Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

^{17 Ref} Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.