The Gifts of God
Philippians 1:29-30
For to you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;…


I. WHAT THEY ARE. The power to believe — to suffer.

II. THEIR INESTIMABLE VALUE.

1. Faith brings peace, joy, righteousness.

2. Patient suffering brings deliverance, conquest, glory.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

WEB: 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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