Philippians 1:29

Philippians 1:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
• New International Version (NIV)For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
• English Standard Version (ESV)For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

Context of Philippians 1:29

27Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings; 28and not frightened in anything by the opposers, which is to them a demonstration of destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God; because to you has been given, as regards Christ, not only the believing on him but the suffering for him also, 30having the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear of in me.

Philippians 1:29 word by word

ὅτι ὑμῖν ἐχαρίσθη τὸ ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, οὐ μόνον τὸ εἰς αὐτὸν πιστεύειν, ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ ὑπὲρ αὐτοῦ πάσχεινRead the interlinear

• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• believingπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• sufferingπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532

Cross-references for Philippians 1:29

• Acts 5:41They therefore went their way from [the] presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonoured for the name.
• Romans 5:3And not only [that], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance;
• James 1:2Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations,
• 1 Peter 4:13but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation.
• Matthew 16:17And Jesus answering said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona, for flesh and blood has not revealed [it] to thee, but my Father who is in the heavens.
• John 1:12but as many as received him, to them gave he [the] right to be children of God, to those that believe on his name;
• John 6:44No one can come to me except the Father who has sent me draw him, and I will raise him up in the last day.
• Acts 13:39and from all things from which ye could not be justified in the law of Moses, in him every one that believes is justified.
• Acts 14:27And having arrived, and having brought together the assembly, they related to them all that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations.
• Ephesians 2:8For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift:
• Colossians 2:12buried with him in baptism, in which ye have been also raised with [him] through faith of the working of God who raised him from among the dead.
• James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning.

Commentaries on Philippians 1:29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ - ̔ · To you it is graciously given; it is no small privilege that God has so far honored you as to permit you to suffer on Christ's account. It is only his most faithful servants that he thus honors. Be not therefore terrified by your enemies; they can do nothing to you which God will not turn to your eternal advantage. We learn from this that it is as great a privilege to suffer for Christ as to believe on…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29For unto you - Unto you as Christians. This favor is granted unto you in your present circumstances. It is given - God concedes to you this privilege or advantage. In the behalf of Christ - In the cause of Christ, or with a view to honor Christ. Or, these things are brought on you in consequence of your being Christians. Not only to believe on him - It is represented here as a privilege to be permitted to believe on Christ. It is so: (1) It is an honor to…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. 29For it has been granted to you … to suffer for Him: What the world sees as shameful, Christians see as an honor because it is for Christ. It honors him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. For--rather, a proof that this is an evident token from God of your salvation, "Because," &c. it is given--Greek, "it has been granted as a favor," or "gift of grace." Faith is the gift of God (Ep 2:8), not wrought in the soul by the will of man, but by the Holy Ghost (Joh 1:12, 13). believe on him--"To believe Him," would merely mean to believe He speaks the truth. "To believe on Him," is to believe in, and trust through, Him to obtain eternal…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 1:29

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Gifts from God
• Persecution
• Righteousness
• Suffering

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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