The Value of Suffering
Bishop Lightfoot., Professor Eadie. 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;… To this refiner's fire may doubtless be ascribed in part the lustre and purity of their faith as compared with other Churches. (Bishop Lightfoot.)Persecutions only raked away the ashes, so that the spiritual flame was steady and brilliant. (Professor Eadie.) 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,