Philippians 1:29 meaning and explanation
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
Philippians 1:29, Berean Standard Bible
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Paul writes from prison to the believers at Philippi, encouraging them to stand firm amid opposition. In verse 29 he tells them that both their faith and their suffering are gifts, using the Greek verb echaristhe, meaning "was graciously given." Suffering for Christ is not a punishment or a sign of God's absence but a privilege granted alongside belief.
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