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But Not in Vain (Dutch name Niet Tevergeefs) is a 1948 Anglo-Dutch World War II drama, directed by Edmond T. Gréville and starring Raymond Lovell. The film is set in 1944 in the occupied Netherlands, and was shot at the Cinetone Studios in Amsterdam, with exterior filming taking place at locations in and around the city.
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. New American Standard Bible
The phrase 'but in vain' is correct and usable in written English. It can be used to indicate that something was attempted but ultimately proved unsuccessful or fruitless. For example: He called her name repeatedly, but in vain - she still refused to come out.
"not in vain" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. You can use this phrase to express the idea that an action or effort was not fruitless or without purpose. For example, "She worked hard for many years, and her efforts were not in vain - she eventually achieved her goals.".
If you say that something such as someone's death, suffering, or effort was in vain, you mean that it was useless because it did not achieve anything.
But Not in Vain: Directed by Edmond T. Gréville. With Raymond Lovell, Carol van Derman, Martin Benson, Agnes Bernelle. The film is set in 1944, in German-occupied Netherlands.
Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. New Living Translation So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable.
