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Philippians 1:30

What does Philippians 1:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Philippians 1:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Philippians 1:30 means

Paul reminds them that their present struggle matches the conflict they saw in him and now hear he still endures. Their battle is not unique or unexpected; it is the normal path of gospel ministry in a hostile world. Solidarity in suffering strengthens resolve. Knowing that their mentor faces the same pressures assures them they are on the right road. The pattern—faithful witness bringing opposition—was visible in Paul and continues in them. This shared conflict calls for shared courage, unity, and reliance on Christ, who sustains His people through trials and uses their steadfastness to advance His cause.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Fighting the same fight which you saw in me, and now have word of in me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

the same conflict having, such as ye saw in me, and now hear of in me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Having the same conflict as that which you have seen in me and now have heard of me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

having the same conflict which ye have seen in me, and now hear of in me.

Context

This closing verse ties the church’s experience to Paul’s ongoing ordeal, sealing the call to unity and courage with a personal example. It loops back to earlier themes: gospel advance through suffering (verses 12–14), mixed opposition (verses 15–17), and joy in Christ’s honor (verse 18). With chapter one complete, the letter will move on to further exhortations and Christ’s example of humility in chapter two.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 12:11

    And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life even unto death.

  • Revelation 2:10

    Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:14

    For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judæa in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews;

  • 1 Corinthians 15:30

    why do we also stand in jeopardy every hour?

  • Acts 16:19

    But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they laid hold on Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers,

  • Colossians 1:29

    whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

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