Philippians 1:29

For, on behalf of Christ, you have had the privilege granted you, not only of trusting in him, but also of suffering on his behalf.

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In The King James Version

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

In Context

28without ever shrinking from your opponents. To them this will be a sign of their destruction and of your salvation – a sign from God.

30You will be engaged in the same hard struggle as that which you once saw me waging, and which you hear that I am waging still.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:11“Blessed are you when people insult you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil lies about you because of me.

John 1:12But to all who did receive him he gave power to become children of God – to those who believe in his name.

Acts 5:41But the apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that name;

Acts 14:22reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the kingdom of God.

Romans 5:3And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

Colossians 2:12For in baptism you were buried with Christ; and in baptism you were also raised to life with him, through your faith in the omnipotence 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 →

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