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 by coming to you again, I want to give you even more reason to have pride in Christ Jesus with me. 27Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I’ll hear all about you. I’ll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings. So don’t let your opponents intimidate you in any way. This is God’s way of showing them that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved. 29God has given you the privilege not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him. 30You are involved in the same struggle that you saw me having. Now you hear that I’m still involved in it.

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 people who know righteousness, you people who have my teachings in your hearts. Don’t be afraid of being insulted by people. Don’t be discouraged by their ridicule.
• Matthew 10:28Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
• Luke 12:4“My friends, I can guarantee that you don’t need to be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can’t do anything more.
• Luke 21:12“Before all these things happen, people will arrest and persecute you. They will hand you over to their synagogues and put you into their prisons. They will drag you in front of kings and governors because of my name.
• Acts 4:19Peter and John answered them, “Decide for yourselves whether God wants people to listen to you rather than to him.
• Acts 5:40The council took his advice. They called the apostles, beat them, ordered them not to speak about the one named Jesus, and let them go.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.
• 2 Timothy 1:7God didn’t give us a cowardly spirit but a spirit of power, love, and good judgment.
• Hebrews 13:6So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not be afraid. What can mortals do to me?”
• Revelation 2:10Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:5Your suffering proves that God’s judgment is right and that you are considered worthy of his kingdom.
• 1 Peter 4:12Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the fiery troubles that are coming in order to test you. Don’t feel as though something strange is happening to you,
• Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what God approves of. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
• Romans 8:17If we are his children, we are also God’s heirs. If we share in Christ’s suffering in order to share his glory, we are heirs together with him.
• 2 Timothy 2:11This is a statement that can be trusted: If we have died with him, we will live with him.
• Genesis 49:18“I wait with hope for you to rescue me, O 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

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• 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