Philippians 1:28

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Philippians 1:26–30 · Berean Standard Bible

26 so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

27 Nevertheless, 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 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.

29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

30 since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

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Isaiah 51:7

Listen 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.

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?

Matthew 10:28

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.

Luke 12:4

I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

Luke 12:5

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

Luke 12:6

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Luke 12:7

And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 21:12

But 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.

Luke 21:13

This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.

Luke 21:14

So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.

Luke 21:15

For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Luke 21:16

You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.

Luke 21:17

And you will be hated by everyone because of My name.

Luke 21:18

Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.

Luke 21:19

By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.

Acts 4:20

For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Acts 4:21

After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.

Acts 4:22

For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.

Acts 4:23

On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

Acts 4:24

When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.

Acts 4:25

You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

Acts 4:26

The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’

Acts 4:27

In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.

Acts 4:28

They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Acts 4:30

as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

Acts 4:31

After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

Acts 5:40

At 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.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

Acts 5:42

Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As 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.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

2 Timothy 1:8

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 God.

Hebrews 13:6

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Revelation 2:10

Do 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.

2 Thessalonians 1:5

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.

2 Thessalonians 1:6

After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Peter 4:13

But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:11

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Romans 8:17

And 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.

2 Timothy 2:11

This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

2 Timothy 2:12

if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

Genesis 49:18

I await Your salvation, O LORD.

Psalms 50:23

He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”

Psalms 68:19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah

Psalms 68:20

Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death.

Isaiah 12:2

Surely 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.”

Luke 3:6

And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”

Acts 28:28

Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”