Philippians 1:28
26 so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.
27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
30 since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
- KJV
- And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
- WEB
- and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
- ASV
- and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God;
- DARBY
- and not frightened in anything by the opposers, which is to them a demonstration of destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;
- BLB
- and not being frightened in [anything] by those opposing [you], which is a demonstration of destruction to them, but of salvation to you⁺—and this from God.
- ÅB
- og ikke i noen ting lar dere skremme av motstanderne; det er for dem et varsel om undergang, men om deres frelse, og det fra Gud.
- OTB
- uten å la dere skremme på noen måte av dem som motsetter seg dere. Dette er et tegn for dem på at de vil bli ødelagt, men at dere vil bli frelst—og det av Gud.
- B1930
- og ikke i nogen ting lar eder skremme av motstanderne; det er for dem et varsel om undergang, men om eders frelse, og det fra Gud.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Timothy 1:7–8
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Read in context2 Thessalonians 1:5–6
All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
Read in contextMatthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Read in contextIsaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
Read in context2 Timothy 2:11–12
This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
Read in context1 Peter 4:12–14
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Read in contextMatthew 5:10–12
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Read in contextIsaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
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