26 so that in me (A)you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.

27 Only (B)let your manner of life be (C)worthy[a] of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you (D)that you are standing firm in one spirit, with (E)one mind (F)striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is (G)a clear sign to them of their destruction, but (H)of your salvation, and that from God.

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  1. Philippians 1:27 Greek Only behave as citizens worthy

26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

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.

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  1. Philippians 1:27 Or in one spirit