Philippians 1:28 nasb — in no way alarmed by your opponents--which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, f…

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"in no way alarmed by your opponents--which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God."

— Philippians 1:28, NASB

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Philippians 1 — Context

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Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,

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so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.

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Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

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in no way alarmed by your opponents--which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God.

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For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

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experiencing the same conflict which you 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 NASB reads: “in no way alarmed by your opponents--which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from 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 (NASB): “in no way alarmed by your opponents--which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from 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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