Phili 1:28, Tit 2:8 | JFB | STEP | 28. 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 ( ). 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.

‏ Philippians 1:28

28. 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 (2Th 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.

‏ Titus 2:8

8. speech--discourse in public and private ministrations.

he that is of the contrary part--the adversary (Tit 1:9; 2Ti 2:25), whether he be heathen or Jew.

may be ashamed--put to confusion by the power of truth and innocence (compare Tit 2:5, 10; 1Ti 5:14; 6:1).

no evil thing--in our acts, or demeanor.

of you--So one of the oldest manuscripts. Other very old manuscripts read, "of US," Christians.