In Vain

Type Term Category attributes Greek εἰς κενὸν

Having no use or meaning; doing something without any result or purpose.

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All Scripture References (4)

2 Corinthians (1)
2 Corinthians 6:1

As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

Galatians (1)
Galatians 2:2

I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.

Philippians (1)
Philippians 2:16

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

1 Thessalonians (1)
1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.