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Philippians 1:29

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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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Ambrose of Milan

  • “As, then, a crown is given to many after they have lapsed, so, too, if they believe, their faith is restored, which faith is the gift of God, as you read: “Because unto you it hath been granted by God not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer in His behalf.”” — editor's note: Phil. i. 29.

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John Cassian

Athanasius of Alexandria

Theodoret of Cyrus

Augustine of Hippo

Tertullian

  • “But writing in bonds to the Thessalonians, he certainly affirmed that they were blessed, since to them it had been given not only to believe on Christ, but also to suffer for His sake.” — editor's note: Should be Philippians: i.e. Phil. i. 29, 30.

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Clement of Alexandria

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:20 and Philippians 1:29 share the same wording (9 words).

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