Philippians 1:28 kjv — And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation,…

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."

— Philippians 1:28, King James Version

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Philippians 1 — Context

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And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

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That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

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Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

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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.

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For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

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Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Philippians 1:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:28 say?
Philippians 1:28 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Philippians 1:28 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 28.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:28.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:28 in?
Philippians 1:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 1:28?
Philippians 1:28 reads (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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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