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Worthy of the Gospel

Philippians 1:28

In 9 translations

BSB
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.
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.
WEB
and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
ASV
and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God;
LSV
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;
YLT
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;
DBY
and not frightened in anything by the opposers, which is to them a demonstration of destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;Elohim
DRC
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:
GNV
And in nothing feare your aduersaries, which is to them a token of perdition, and to you of saluation, and that of God.

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Where the editions differ

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ὑμῶν (“to you”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ὑμῖν (“to you”).
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (2)
  • Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place ἐστὶν elsewhere in this verse.
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include μέν (“indeed”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (2)

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  • SBLGNT: ἐστὶν αὐτοῖς. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐστὶν αὐτοῖς; Robinson–Pierpont read αὐτοῖς μέν ἐστιν.
  • SBLGNT: ὑμῶν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ὑμῶν; Robinson–Pierpont read ὑμῖν.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ μὴ πτυρόμενοι ἐν μηδενὶ ὑπὸ τῶν ἀντικειμένων (ἥτις ἐστὶν αὐτοῖς ἔνδειξις ἀπωλείας, ὑμῶν δὲ σωτηρίας, καὶ τοῦτο ἀπὸ θεοῦ,
RP2018
καὶ μὴ πτυρόμενοι ἐν μηδενὶ ὑπὸ τῶν ἀντικειμένων· ἥτις αὐτοῖς μέν ἐστιν ἔνδειξις ἀπωλείας, ὑμῖν δὲ σωτηρίας, καὶ τοῦτο ἀπὸ θεοῦ·
TR-Boyd
καὶ μὴ πτυρόμενοι ἐν μηδενὶ ὑπὸ τῶν ἀντικειμένων· ἥτις αὐτοῖς μέν ἐστιν ἔνδειξις ἀπωλείας, ὑμῖν δὲ σωτηρίας, καὶ τοῦτο ἀπὸ Θεοῦ·
SCR1894
και μη πτυρομενοι εν μηδενι υπο των αντικειμενων ητις αυτοις μεν εστιν ενδειξις απωλειας υμιν δε σωτηριας και τουτο απο θεου

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  • 2 Timothy 1:7–8For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of…
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:5–6All 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…
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2 Timothy 2:11–12This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
  • 1 Peter 4:12–14Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the…
  • Matthew 5:10–12Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.…
  • 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.”
  • Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
  • 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.
  • Psalms 68:19–20Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death.
  • 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…
  • 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.
  • Genesis 49:18I await Your salvation, O LORD.
  • Luke 12:4–7I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into…
  • 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?

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