Philippians 1:28

Translations

Modern

…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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

…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.

Latin

…et in nullo terreamini ab adversariis: quæ illis est causa perditionis, vobis autem salutis, et hoc a Deo:

Original

Greek

English

…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.

Notes

Philippians 1:28

This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation: As translated, the persecutors would feel convicted by the example of the Philippians. The same Greek phrase could also mean a sign to them that you are going to be destroyed, but a sign to you that you are going to be saved. By that interpretation, the persecutors would stay blind to the truth (compare 2 Corinthians 2:15–16).

Philippians 1:27–30

Paul encourages the Christians in Philippi to live in a way that honors the gospel (see Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12). He especially encourages them to stay strong and faithful, even when they face persecution.

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Perdition Philippians, Letter to the

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Bravery Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Courage: Scriptures Relating To Persecution of the Righteous Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Salvation: Saints: Have a Token of, in Their Patient Suffering for Christ

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