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;… One of the witnesses for the truth when imprisoned for conscience' sake in the days of Queen Mary, is said to have thus written to a friend: "A prisoner for Christ! What is this for a poor worm! Such honour have not all the saints. Both the degrees which I took at the University have not set me so high as the honour of becoming a prisoner of the Lord." 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; |
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