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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Philippians 1:28

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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terrified--literally, said of horses or other animals startled or suddenly scared; so of sudden consternation in general. which--your not being terrified. evident token of perdition--if they would only perceive it (Th2 1:5). It attests this, that in contending hopelessly against you, they are only rushing on to their own perdition, not shaking your united faith and constancy. to you of salvation--The oldest manuscripts read, "of your salvation"; not merely your temporal safety.
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