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This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. <a href="/nlt/philippians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself. <a href="/esv/philippians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and not being frightened in anything by those opposing you, which is a demonstration of destruction to them, but of salvation to you--and this from God. <a href="/kjv/philippians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and this too, from God. <a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> in no way alarmed by your opponents— which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. <a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. <a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And in no way be alarmed or intimidated [in anything] by your opponents, for such [constancy and fearlessness on your part] is a [clear] sign [a proof and a seal] for them of [their impending] destruction, but [a clear sign] for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God. <a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your salvation —and this is from God. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your deliverance—and this is from God. <a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God; <a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Be brave when you face your enemies. Your courage will show them that they are going to be destroyed, and it will show you that you will be saved. God will make all of this happen, <a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God; <a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Don't be afraid of your enemies; always be courageous, and this will prove to them that they will lose and that you will win, because it is God who gives you the victory. <a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> and that you are not intimidated by your opponents in any way. This is evidence that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved—and all because of God. <a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. <a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation--a sign which is from God. <a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God. <a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Never for a moment quail before your antagonists. Your fearlessness will be to them a sure token of impending destruction, but to you it will be a sure token of your salvation--a token coming from God. <a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and not be terrified in anything by those opposing, which is indeed a token of destruction to them, and to you of salvation, and that from God; <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and not being frightened in anything by those opposing you, which is a demonstration of destruction to them, but of salvation to you--and this from God. <a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and not terrified in anything by those opposing, which to them indeed is a token of destruction, and to you of salvation, and that from God; <a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And terrified in nothing by them being hostile to you: which to them is truly an indication of destruction, and to you of salvation, and this from God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in nothing be ye terrified by the adversaries: which to them is a cause of perdition, but to you of salvation, and this from God: <a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in nothing be terrified by the adversaries. For what is to them is an occasion of perdition, is to you an occasion of salvation, and this is from God. <a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> not intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is proof to them of destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And that in nothing are you terrified by our adversaries, whose conduct is the sign of their own destruction, but your salvation, and this is from God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And do not be shaken in anything by those who oppose us, as a demonstration of their destruction and of your life.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God. <a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and not being intimidated in anything by the adversaries: which is to them the manifestation of destruction, but of your salvation, and this is from God; <a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and not dismayed on any occasion by your adversaries; which is indeed the proof of perdition to them, but of salvation to you, and that from God. <a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> without being under any the least apprehension from your adversaries: this will be to them a sign of their ruin, and to you of salvation, by the divine appointment. <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Never for a moment quail before your antagonists. Your fearlessness will be to them a sure token of impending destruction, but to you it will be a sure token of your salvation--a token coming from God. <a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and in nothing terrified by the adversaries; which, indeed, to them is a token of destruction, but of your salvation, and this from God; <a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and are in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is a demonstration of ruin to them, but to you of salvation, and this from God. <a href="/parallel/philippians/1-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=238" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Worthy of the Gospel</a> 27Nevertheless, 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 one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4426.htm" title="4426: ptyromenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To frighten, terrify. From a presumed derivative of ptuo; to frighten.">without being frightened</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeni (Adj-DNS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">any way</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/480.htm" title="480: antikeimenōn (V-PPM/P-GMP) -- To resist, oppose, withstand, lie opposite to. From anti and keimai; to lie opposite, i.e. Be adverse to.">oppose you.</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hētis (RelPro-NFS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1732.htm" title="1732: endeixis (N-NFS) -- A showing, proof, demonstration, sign, token. From endeiknumi; indication.">a clear sign</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of their</a> <a href="/greek/684.htm" title="684: apōleias (N-GFS) -- Destruction, ruin, loss, perishing; eternal ruin. From a presumed derivative of apollumi; ruin or loss.">destruction</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of your</a> <a href="/greek/4991.htm" title="4991: sōtērias (N-GFS) -- Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety.">salvation,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">it</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">is from</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> 29For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5-6</a> All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. / After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a> But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a> So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4</a> Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.in.<a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7,12</a> Hearken unto 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… <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.<a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Luke 12:4-7</a> And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do… an.<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5,6</a> Which 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: … <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-14</a> Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: … but.<a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.<a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">2 Timothy 2:11,12</a> It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: … and that.<a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a> I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.<a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Psalm 50:23</a> Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.<a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19,20</a> Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/galatians/4-11.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Demonstration</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/22-29.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Impending</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Omen</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Opponents</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Opposers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-3.htm">Perdition</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/psalms/105-40.htm">Quail</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Token</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/10-27.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/john/16-8.htm">Demonstration</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Impending</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/numbers/23-23.htm">Omen</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Opponents</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-27.htm">Opposers</a> <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Perdition</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/exodus/16-13.htm">Quail</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Token</a> <a href="/philippians/2-18.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 1</div>1. <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,</a> 9. <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">daily praying for their increase in grace;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;</a> 21. <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;</a> 27. <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">exhorting them to unity;</a> 28. <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">and to fortitude in persecution.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. The early Christians in Philippi faced opposition from both Jewish and Gentile communities. The Roman colony was known for its patriotic allegiance to the emperor, and the Christian refusal to worship Roman gods or the emperor himself was seen as subversive. The Greek word for "frightened" here is used elsewhere to describe horses startled in battle, indicating a deep, instinctual fear. Paul encourages believers to stand firm, drawing parallels to Jesus' own calm in the face of opposition (<a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a>). This steadfastness is a testament to their faith and trust in God's sovereignty.This is a clear sign of their destruction The opposition faced by the Philippians serves as evidence of the ultimate fate awaiting those who reject the gospel. The term "destruction" does not necessarily imply immediate physical ruin but points to eternal separation from God, as seen in <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:9</a>. This echoes the Old Testament prophecies where the enemies of God's people face judgment (<a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a>). The assurance of divine justice is a recurring theme, providing comfort to believers who endure persecution.but of your salvation, The endurance of the Philippians in the face of persecution is a testament to their genuine faith and the reality of their salvation. Salvation here is not just future deliverance but also present assurance and peace, as seen in <a href="/romans/5.htm">Romans 5:1</a>. This dual aspect of salvation—already and not yet—is a cornerstone of Christian theology. The believers' perseverance is a reflection of Christ's own suffering and victory, as highlighted in <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>.and it is from God. The source of both the believers' salvation and the ultimate judgment of their opponents is God Himself. This underscores the divine origin and authority of the gospel message. The phrase emphasizes God's active role in the lives of believers, aligning with <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which attributes salvation to God's grace. It also reassures the Philippians that their trials are not in vain but are part of God's sovereign plan, echoing <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Philippians, writing from prison to encourage the believers in Philippi. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in the city of Philippi, known for their strong faith and partnership in the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/o/opponents.htm">Opponents</a> Those who oppose the Philippian believers, likely including both Jewish and Gentile adversaries who challenge their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A Roman colony in Macedonia, significant for its strategic location and its status as a center of early Christian activity. 5. <a href="/topical/s/salvation_and_destruction.htm">Salvation and Destruction</a> The contrasting outcomes for believers and their opponents, highlighting the eternal consequences of faith and unbelief.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_faith.htm">Fearlessness in Faith</a> Believers are called to stand firm without fear in the face of opposition, trusting in God's sovereignty and protection. <a href="/topical/s/sign_of_salvation.htm">Sign of Salvation</a> The courage and steadfastness of believers serve as a testimony to their salvation and a witness to the reality of God's power. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Understanding the eternal consequences of faith and unbelief helps believers maintain focus and hope amidst trials. <a href="/topical/w/witness_through_suffering.htm">Witness through Suffering</a> Enduring opposition with grace and confidence can be a powerful witness to the truth of the gospel. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Recognizing that our ability to stand firm comes from God encourages reliance on His strength rather than our own.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_horror_films.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian horror movies?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fires.htm">What is the biblical perspective on house fires?</a> <a href="/q/are_jehovah's_witnesses_christians.htm">Are Jehovah's Witnesses considered Christians?</a> <a href="/q/can_salvation_be_lost.htm">Can people lose their salvation? (Hebrews 6:4-6 vs. John 10:28)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) Terrified.--The original word is strong--starting, or flinching, like a scared animal.Which (that is, your fearlessness) is . . .--This fearlessness, in the absence of all earthly means of protection or victory, is a sign of a divine "strength made perfect in weakness" (<a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm" title="For we are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.">2Corinthians 13:9</a>)--not a complete and infallible sign (for it has often accompanied mere fanatic delusion), but a sign real as far as it goes, having its right force in harmony with others. The effect which it had on the heathen themselves is shown even by the affected contempt with which the Stoics spoke of it, as a kind of "madness," a morbid "habit," a sheer "obstinacy." (See Epictetus, iv. 7; Marc. Aurelius, Med. xi. 3.)And that of God.--These words apply to the word "token," and so derivatively both to "perdition" and "salvation." The sign is of God, because the gift of spiritual strength is of God, but it may be read by both sides. Like the pillar of God's presence, it is "a cloud and darkness" to the one, but "light by night" to the other.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - And in nothing terrified by your adversaries; literally, snared, as a frightened horse. Which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation; translate, seeing that it (your courage) is to them an evident token of perdition, but (with the best manuscripts) of your salvation. And that of God. These words are to be taken with "an evident token." The courage of God's saints in the midst of dangers is a proof of his presence and favor, a token of final victory (comp. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5</a>). <a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>without being frightened πτυρόμενοι (ptyromenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4426.htm">Strong's 4426: </a> To frighten, terrify. From a presumed derivative of ptuo; to frighten. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [any way] μηδενὶ (mēdeni) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). those who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. oppose [you]. ἀντικειμένων (antikeimenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_480.htm">Strong's 480: </a> To resist, oppose, withstand, lie opposite to. From anti and keimai; to lie opposite, i.e. Be adverse to. [This] ἥτις (hētis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a clear sign ἔνδειξις (endeixis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> A showing, proof, demonstration, sign, token. From endeiknumi; indication. of their αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. destruction ἀπωλείας (apōleias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_684.htm">Strong's 684: </a> Destruction, ruin, loss, perishing; eternal ruin. From a presumed derivative of apollumi; ruin or loss. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. of your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. salvation, σωτηρίας (sōtērias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4991.htm">Strong's 4991: </a> Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [it] τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. [is] from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 1:28 And in nothing frightened by the adversaries (Philipp. Phil. 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