Philippians 1:28

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“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 1:28 — 23 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 49:18I await Your salvation, O LORD.
  2. Psalms 50:23He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
  3. Psalms 68:19Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah
  4. Isaiah 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
  5. Isaiah 51:7Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
  6. Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
  7. Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  8. Matthew 10:28Do 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.
  9. Mark 3:3Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.”
  10. Luke 3:6And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”
  11. Luke 12:4I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
  12. Luke 21:12But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.
  13. Acts 4:19But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.
  14. Acts 5:40At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.
  15. Acts 28:28Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”
  16. Romans 8:17And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
  17. 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
  18. 2 Thessalonians 1:5All 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.
  19. 2 Timothy 1:7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
  20. 2 Timothy 2:11This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
  21. Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
  22. 1 Peter 4:12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
  23. Revelation 2:10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

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