Philippians 1:28

Philippians 1:28 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

Context of Philippians 1:28

26so that, because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound. 27Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel, not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your salvation — and this is from God. 29For it has been granted to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30since you are engaged in the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have.

Philippians 1:28 word by word

καὶ μὴ πτυρόμενοι ἐν μηδενὶ ὑπὸ τῶν ἀντικειμένων· ἥτις ἐστὶν αὐτοῖς ἔνδειξις ἀπωλείας, ὑμῶν δὲ σωτηρίας, καὶ τοῦτο ἀπὸ θεοῦ·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• ·μήmē · notG3361
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• nothingμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• terrifiedπτύρομαιpturō · to frightenG4426
• byὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• your adversariesἀντίκειμαιantikeimai · be an opponentG480
• whichὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• to themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• an evident tokenἔνδειξιςendeixis · demonstrationG1732
• of perditionἀπώλειαapōleia · destructionG684
• butδέde · thenG1161
• to youσύsu · youG4771
• of salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991
• thatοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• ofἀπόapo · away fromG575
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588

Cross-references for Philippians 1:28

• Isaiah 51:7Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my instruction: do not fear disgrace by men, and do not be shattered by their taunts.
• Matthew 10:28Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Luke 12:4“I say to you, my friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more.
• Luke 21:12But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you. They will hand you over to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.
• Acts 4:19Peter and John answered them, “Whether it’s right in the sight of God for us to listen to you rather than to God, you decide;
• Acts 5:40After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2On the contrary, after we had previously suffered and were treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition.
• 2 Timothy 1:7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
• Hebrews 13:6Therefore, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
• Revelation 2:10Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will experience affliction for ten days. Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:5It is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering,
• 1 Peter 4:12Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening to you.
• Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
• Romans 8:17and if children, also heirs — heirs of God and coheirs with Christ — if indeed we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
• 2 Timothy 2:11This saying is trustworthy: For if we died with him, we will also live with him;
• Genesis 49:18I wait for your salvation, Lord.

Commentaries on Philippians 1:28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28In nothing terrified by your adversaries - So it appears that the Church at Philippi was then under persecution. Which is to them - ̔ . Some very judicious critics consider ̔ as referring to , the faith of the Gospel, which they, the heathen, considered to be a token of perdition to all them who embraced it; but, as the apostle says, it was to them the Philippians, on the contrary, the most evident token of salvation; for, having embraced the faith of our…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28And in nothing terrified by your adversaries - Adversaries, or opponents, they had, like most of the other early Christians. There were Jews there who would be likely to oppose them (compare Acts 17:5), and they were exposed to persecution by the pagan. In that city, Paul had himself suffered much Acts 16; and it would not be strange if the same scenes should be repeated. It is evident from this passage, as well as from some other parts of the Epistle…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 27-30Verses 27-30 Those who profess the gospel of Christ, should live as becomes those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises. The original word "conversation" denotes the conduct of citizens who seek the credit, safety, peace, and prosperity of their city. There is that in the faith of the gospel, which is worth striving for; there is much opposition, and there is need of striving. A man may sleep and go to hell; but…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 28This 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2828. terrified--literally, said of horses or other animals startled or suddenly scared; so of sudden consternation in general. which--your not being terrified. evident token of perdition--if they would only perceive it (2Th 1:5). It attests this, that in contending hopelessly against you, they are only rushing on to their own perdition, not shaking your united faith and constancy. to you of salvation--The oldest manuscripts read, "of your salvation"; not…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 1:28

• Commandments
• Courage
• Persecution
• Righteousness
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Confirmation
• Conversation
• Flesh
• Furtherance
• Yea
• Affright
• Commentaries
• Damn; Damnation; Damnable

Commentaries on Philippians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings