27 Just one thing: Live your life(A) in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm(B) in one(C) spirit, with one mind,[a] working side by side for the faith(D) that comes from the gospel, 28 not being frightened in any way by your opponents.(E) This is a sign of destruction for them,(F) but of your deliverance(G)—and this is from God. 29 For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe(H) in Him, but also to suffer for Him, 30 having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have.

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  1. Philippians 1:27 Lit soul

Life Worthy of the Gospel

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy(A) of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm(B) in the one Spirit,[a] striving together(C) as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you(D) on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer(E) for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle(F) you saw(G) I had, and now hear(H) that I still have.

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  1. Philippians 1:27 Or in one spirit