Philippians 1:28

And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

Cross-reference

Luke 21:12-19 describes persecution and exhorts endurance without fear, mirroring Paul's call to stand firm.

1 Peter 4:12-14 encourages rejoicing in persecution as sharing Christ’s sufferings, reinforcing that believers need not be terrified.

Hebrews 13:6 quotes confidence in God as helper, providing scriptural basis for not fearing what man can do.

2 Timothy 1:8 calls believers to share in sufferings without shame, complementing the exhortation not to be terrified by opponents.

2 Timothy 1:7 identifies the spirit of fear as not from God, reinforcing that believers need not be terrified by adversaries.

2 Thessalonians 1:6 affirms God will repay troublers, aligning with adversaries’ opposition as proof of their perdition.

2 Thessalonians 1:5 describes suffering as evidence of God’s righteous judgment, mirroring how opposition proves salvation in Phil 1:28.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

Romans 8:17 connects suffering with Christ to future glorification, similar to how enduring opposition leads to salvation in Phil 1:28.

Acts 5:40-42 depicts apostles rejoicing after suffering, demonstrating the fearless attitude Paul encourages in the face of opposition.

Acts 4:19-31 shows apostles boldly speaking despite threats, exemplifying the fearless witness Paul urges.

Luke 12:4-7 expands on not fearing those who kill the body, reinforcing the same fearless stance before persecutors.

Matthew 10:28 commands not to fear those who kill the body, paralleling the call to not be terrified by adversaries.

Matthew 5:10-12 pronounces blessing on the persecuted and promises heaven’s kingdom, parallel to Phil 1:28’s proof of salvation.

Isaiah 51:12 asks why fear a mortal man, echoing Paul's encouragement not to be terrified by opponents.

Isaiah 51:7 Parallel

Isaiah 51:7 similarly exhorts not to fear the reproach of men, reinforcing the call to stand fearless before adversaries.

Isaiah 12:2 Allusion

In Isaiah 12:2, trusting God's salvation removes fear — directly echoes the 'not frightened' response to opponents here.

Revelation 2:10 urges not to fear suffering and promises the crown of life, echoing the assurance of salvation in Phil 1:28.

Luke 6:22 Parallel

Luke 6:22 pronounces blessing on those hated for Christ—the same opposition Paul says is a sign of salvation.

In 2 Kings 6:16, 'Do not be afraid' because God's forces outnumber the enemy — mirrors the call to not be frightened by opponents.

Ezekiel 2:6 Parallel

In Ezekiel 2:6, God commands the prophet not to fear rebellious opponents—strong parallel to Paul’s exhortation not to be frightened.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 says trials are our destiny—so believers should not be unsettled, echoing the same exhortation not to fear opponents.

Psalm 49:5 Parallel

In Psalm 49:5, the psalmist asks why fear when surrounded by deceitful opponents—echoes the call to courage in Philippians.

2 Peter 3:7 Parallel

2 Peter 3:7 speaks of the final destruction of the ungodly—the same judgment foreshadowed by their opposition in Philippians.

Psalm 27:3 Parallel

In Psalm 27:3, David declares his heart will not fear even with an army encamped—direct parallel to not being frightened by opponents.

Luke 21:13 Parallel

In Luke 21:13, persecution becomes an opportunity for testimony—parallel to opposition being a sign in Philippians.

In 2 Timothy 2:12, endurance through opposition leads to reigning with Christ — reinforcing that steadfastness here is a sign of salvation.

Ezra 5:5 Parallel

In Ezra 5:5, God’s eye on the elders prevents opponents from stopping the work—parallel to God’s sign of salvation amid opposition.