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

26That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again. 27Only let your conduct 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; And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God. 29For to 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 1:28 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

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• nothingμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• nothingμήmē · notG3361
• terrifiedπτύρομαιpturō · to frightenG4426
• byὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• adversariesἀντίκειμαιantikeimai · be an opponentG480
• whichὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• isἐστίesti · he isG2076
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• themμένmen · on the other handG3303
• tokenἔνδειξιςendeixis · demonstrationG1732
• perditionἀπώλειαapōleia · destructionG684
• butδέde · thenG1161
• youὑμῖνhumin · to youG5213
• salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991
• thatτοῦτοtouto · thatG5124
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Philippians 1:28

• Isaiah 51:7Hearken to me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
• Matthew 10:28And fear not them who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Luke 12:4And I say to you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
• Luke 21:12But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.
• Acts 4:19But Peter and John answered and said to them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken to you rather than to God, judge ye.
• Acts 5:40And to him they assented: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2But even after we had suffered before, and were shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.
• 2 Timothy 1:7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
• Hebrews 13:6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.
• Revelation 2:10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful to death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:5Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
• 1 Peter 4:12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:
• Matthew 5:10Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Romans 8:17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be glorified together.
• 2 Timothy 2:11It is a faithful saying: For if we are dead with him, we shall also live with him :
• Genesis 49:18I have waited for thy salvation, 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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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