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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 1:28
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Living Is Christ
27 So, [whatever happens], live your daily lives in such a way as to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain absent from you, I will hear about you, that you are standing firm in one spirit [i.e., united in purpose, and] contending with one mind for the faith of the Gospel [i.e., for the body of Christian teaching]. 28 [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. 29 Because God has granted you [the privilege], on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.
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Matthew 5:10-12
"Those persons who have suffered for trying to do what is right will be blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 10:28
And do not be afraid of those who can kill your body but not your soul. Instead, fear Him [i.e., God] who is able to destroy both your soul and body in hell. [See note on 5:29].
Luke 3:6
And all mankind will see the salvation of God [i.e., become available to them]."
Luke 12:4-7
And I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who can kill your body and after that can do nothing more.
Luke 21:12-19
But before all these things happen, the authorities will grab hold of you, and persecute you, and turn you over to the synagogues and prisons [i.e., for punishment and confinement]. They will take you in front of kings and governors for being loyal to me.
Acts 4:19-31
But Peter and John replied, "You decide whether it is right before God to listen to you men or to Him;
Acts 5:40-42
And so the Council agreed [with Gamaliel's advice] and when they called the apostles back in, they had them beaten and ordered them never to speak in the name of Jesus [again]; then they released them.
Acts 28:28
Then let it be known to you that salvation from God is [now] being announced to the Gentiles. They will listen [to it]." {{Some ancient manuscripts insert verse
Romans 8:17
And if we are [His] children, then we have an inheritance from God [i.e., blessings here and hereafter] and are fellow-sharers with Christ [of such blessings], providing we [are willing to] suffer with Him, so we can also be honored with Him [i.e., in the future life. See verses 18-25].
1 Thessalonians 2:2
But [even though] we had already suffered and been mistreated at Philippi [See Acts 16:19-24], as you people know, we had the boldness, [with help] from God, to tell you His message in spite of much struggle [i.e., opposition].
2 Thessalonians 1:5-6
The way you are faithfully enduring [such] suffering for the kingdom of God is clear evidence that God's judgment is right in [eventually] counting you worthy of it [i.e., of entering the eternal phase of the kingdom].
2 Timothy 1:7-8
For God did not give us a spirit [i.e., a disposition] that makes us cowards but one that gives us power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 2:11-12
This saying is trustworthy: For if we have died with Christ [i.e., stopped the practice of sin, See Rom. 6:1-11], we will also live with Him [i.e., both here and hereafter].
Hebrews 13:6
So, we can say with confidence [Psa. 118:6], "[Since] the Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid [of] what people might do to me." [or, "what (harm) can people do to me?"]
1 Peter 4:12-14
Loved ones, do not be surprised that you people are undergoing extremely difficult trials, as though something strange were happening to you, for it is [only] a test [of your faith].
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. [For] look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. [But], you should be faithful [to God] even to the point of dying [for Him], and I will give you the crown of [never ending] life.