Philippians 1:29

For it has been granted to you, for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake,

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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

28Do not be frightened in any respect by those who are your opponents. This is a sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation—and this from God.

30having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now you hear in me.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:11Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil things against you falsely for my sake.

John 1:12But to as many as received him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

Acts 5:41They left the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.

Acts 14:22They kept strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must enter into the kingdom of God through many sufferings.”

Romans 5:3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings. We know that suffering produces endurance.

Colossians 2:12You were buried with him in baptism, and in him you were raised up through faith in the power 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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