Philippians 1:30

Translations

Modern

…since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

Traditional

Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Literal

…having the same struggle such as you saw in me and now hear of in me.

Latin

…idem certamen habentes, quale et vidistis in me, et nunc audistis de me.

Original

Greek

English

…since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

Notes

Philippians 1:30

you are encountering the same struggle: Both Paul and the Philippians faced strong opposition. Paul was in prison, and the Philippians were being persecuted.
the same struggle you saw I had: See Acts 16:11–40; compare 1 Thessalonians 2:2.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

1 Thessalonians 2:2
As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
Acts 16:19–40
When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Romans 8:35–37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Hebrews 12:4
In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
2 Timothy 2:10–12
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Ephesians 6:11–18
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Revelation 2:10–11
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
Revelation 12:11
They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.
Hebrews 10:32–33
Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Paul: Persecutions Endured By War: Saints are all Engaged In Warfare of Saints: Saints are all Engaged In

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