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 in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28in no way alarmed by your opponents--which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be 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

• it has been grantedχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483
• for Christ’sΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• sakeὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• not onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• to believeπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• in Him, but alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• sufferπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958

Cross-references for Philippians 1:29

• Acts 5:41So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.
• Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
• James 1:2Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
• 1 Peter 4:13but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.
• Matthew 16:17And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
• John 1:12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
• John 6:44No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day.
• Acts 13:39and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses.
• Acts 14:27When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
• Ephesians 2:8For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
• Colossians 2:12having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
• James 1:17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

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