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 let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 30Having the same conflict which ye 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

• 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 5:41And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
• Romans 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
• James 1:2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
• 1 Peter 4:13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
• Matthew 16:17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar–jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
• John 1:12But as many as accepted him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
• John 6:44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
• Acts 13:39And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
• Acts 14:27And when they were come, and had gathered the Assembly together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
• Ephesians 2:8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
• Colossians 2:12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
• James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither 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