Philippians 1:29
Because to you it was granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
30having the same conflict such as ye saw in me, and now hear is in me.
Cross References
Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye when they revile you, and persecute you, and say every evil word, being deceitful against you because of me.
John 1:12But as many as did accept him, to them he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name,
Acts 5:41Indeed therefore they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to be treated shamefully for the name of Jesus.
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that it was necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.
Romans 5:3And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance,
Colossians 2:12Having been buried with him in immersion, in which also ye were raised together through faith of the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:28-30
The Apostle's Exhortations. ( a. d. 62.) 27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28 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. 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to… Read the whole commentary →