But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
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Interpretation
The apostle had no wordly design in his preaching. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution.
Read with
This thought runs through 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5.
Glossary
- Philippi Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Philippi.