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Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
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Two Gifts from God
Commentators unanimously highlight that this verse presents two distinct gifts from God: the ability to believe in Christ and the privilege to suffer for Him. Scholars like John Calvin and John Gill stress that both faith and the endurance to suffer are unmerited gifts of grace, not things we earn or achieve on our own. They are granted "for Christ's sake."
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For to you. To you as Christians. This favor is granted to you in your present circumstances.
It is given. God concedes to…
In the behalf of Christ (το υπερ Χριστου). Literally, "the in behalf of Christ." But Paul divides the idea and uses the article to…
19th Century
Anglican
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ (or, because).—The force lies, first, in the phrase “it is give…
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Baptist
But also to suffer for his sake;
Which is a still greater gift.
The whole situation was part of God’s gracious provision for those enlisted in the cause of Christ. The privileges enjoyed by Christians included t…
16th Century
Protestant
To believe. He wisely connects faith with the cross by an inseparable connection, so that the Philippians may know that they have been cal…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For to you it is given in the behalf of Christ For the sake of his Gospel, for the good of his interest, and the glo…
Those who profess the gospel of Christ should live as befits those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promise…
13th Century
Catholic
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 …
