Parallel Verses
Williams New Testament
Never in the slightest degree be frightened by your opponents, for such fearlessness will be strong evidence to them of their impending destruction, but to you a sure sign, and that from God, of your salvation.
New American Standard Bible
in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
not being frightened in any way by your opponents.
International Standard Version
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 Conservative Version
And not being frightened in anything by those who oppose, which is indeed a sign of destruction to them, but to you of salvation, and this from God.
American Standard Version
and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God;
Amplified
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.
An Understandable Version
[I also want to hear] that you are not being frightened by those who oppose you, which [opposition] is proof that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved, and this will [all] be done by God.
Anderson New Testament
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.
Bible in Basic English
Having no fear of those who are against you; which is a clear sign of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;
Common New Testament
in no way frightened by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction to them, but of salvation for you and that too, from God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
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.
Darby Translation
and not frightened in anything by the opposers, which is to them a demonstration of destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;
Godbey New Testament
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;
Goodspeed New Testament
Never for a moment falter before your opponents, for your fearlessness will be a sure sign for them of their coming destruction, but to you it will be an omen, from God himself, of your deliverance.
John Wesley New Testament
And in nothing terrified by your adversaries, which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and not letting yourselves be intimidated in anything by your opponents, which is a sign of destruction to them, but of your salvation, and this from God,
Modern King James verseion
and terrified in nothing by your adversaries. For this is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and in nothing fearing your adversaries: which is to them a token of perdition, and to you a sign of salvation, and that of God.
Moffatt New Testament
Never be scared for a second by your opponents; your fearlessness is a clear omen of ruin for them and of your own salvation ??at the hands of God.
Montgomery New Testament
and in no way terrorized by its enemies. For you fearlessness is a clear indication of coming ruin for them, but of salvation for you at the hands of God.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
Noyes New Testament
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;
Sawyer New Testament
terrified in nothing by the adversaries, which is to them a token of destruction, but to you of salvation, and this from God;
The Emphasized Bible
And not being affrighted in anything by the opposers, - the which, is, unto them, a token of destruction, although of your salvation, and this from God;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
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.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Without ever shrinking from your opponents. To them this will be a sign of their Destruction and of your Salvation--a sign from God.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
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.
World English Bible
and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
Worrell New Testament
and in nothing terrified by the adversaries; which, indeed, to them is a token of destruction, but of your salvation, and this from God;
Worsley New Testament
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
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;
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Living Is Christ
27 Only you must practice living lives that are worthy of the good news, so that whether I come and see you or stay away, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, and that with one purpose you are continuing to cooperate in the fight for faith in the good news. 28 Never in the slightest degree be frightened by your opponents, for such fearlessness will be strong evidence to them of their impending destruction, but to you a sure sign, and that from God, of your salvation. 29 For it has been graciously granted to you for Christ's sake, not only to trust in Him but also to suffer for Him,
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Cross References
Matthew 5:10-12
"Blessed are those who suffer persecution for being and doing right, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 10:28
You must never be afraid of those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul. But rather you must keep on fearing Him who can destroy both soul and body in the pit.
Luke 3:6
And all mankind must see the salvation of God.'"
Luke 12:4-7
So I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body but after that have nothing more that they can do.
Luke 21:12-19
But before all this takes place, people will arrest you and persecute you, and turn you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.
Acts 4:19-31
But Peter and John answered them, "You must decide whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you instead of Him,
Acts 5:40-42
They were convinced by him, and after calling the apostles in and having them flogged, they charged them to stop speaking on the authority of Jesus, and then turned them loose.
Acts 28:28
"So you must understand that this message of God's salvation has been sent to the heathen; and they will listen to it!"
Romans 8:17
and if children, then also heirs, heirs of God and fellow-heirs with Christ if in reality we share His sufferings, so that we may share His glory too.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
But, although we had just suffered and been insulted, as you remember, at Philippi, we again summoned courage by the help of God, in spite of the terrific strain, to tell you God's good news.
2 Thessalonians 1:5-6
This is a proof of God's righteous judgment, His aim being to let you show yourselves worthy of His kingdom, for which you are suffering; since,
2 Timothy 1:7-8
For the Spirit that God has given us does not impart timidity but power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 2:11-12
This message is to be trusted: "If we indeed have died with Him, we will live with Him too.
Hebrews 13:6
So we can confidently say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can men do to me?"
1 Peter 4:12-14
Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
Revelation 2:10
Do not be so afraid of what you are to suffer. See! The devil is going to throw some of you into prison to be tested there and for ten days to suffer pressing troubles. Each one of you must prove to be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.