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Affrighted (πτυρομενο). Present passive participle of πτυρω, old verb, to frighten. The metaphor is of a timid or scared horse and…

And in nothing terrified by your adversaries. Adversaries, or opponents, they had, like most of the other early Christians. There were Jew…

Terrified.—The original word is strong—starting, or flinching, like a scared animal.
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And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition,
"Away with them! Away with them!" crie…

Paul does not want the Philippians to be terrified in any respect by their opponents. The noble character of their cause and the recognition that C…

And in nothing terrified. The second thing which he recommends to the Philippians is fortitude of mind, that they may not be thrown into c…

And in nothing terrified by your adversaries
Not by Satan, though a roaring lion, for Christ is greater than he; nor by the wo…

Those who profe the gospel of Christ should live as befits those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises.…

Having stated the doubt and the reason for both sides, the Apostle then resolves it. First, as if choosing one side, he predicts the result of his …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson