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;
• 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,
• New Living Translation (NLT)For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.

Context of Philippians 1:29

27Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28without 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. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• it is givenχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• in the behalfὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• notοὐou · noG3756
• onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• to believeπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• onεἰςeis · towardG1519
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• to sufferπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958

Cross-references for Philippians 1:29

• Acts 5:41The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
• Romans 5:3Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
• James 1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
• 1 Peter 4:13But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
• Matthew 16:17Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.
• John 1:12Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—
• John 6:44“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.
• Acts 13:39Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.
• Acts 14:27On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
• Ephesians 2:8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
• Colossians 2:12having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
• James 1:17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

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