Charles Spurgeon Commentary Philippians 1:29

"because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf:" — Philippians 1:29 (ASV)

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

What an honour this is to be conferred upon any follower of Christ—"not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake"! It is not every Christian who receives this mark of honour.

There are some believers who have especially tender places in their hearts, and who are wounded and gashed by the unkind remarks of those who do not love them because they love the Lord Jesus Christ. To you, my brother, my sister, it is given—and you may well rejoice in such a gift—"not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake."

But also to suffer for his sake;

Which is a still greater gift.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him,

Which is a great gift.