Worthy of the Gospel

27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, [I will know] that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side[fn] for the faith of the gospel, 28 without being frightened in [any way] by those who oppose [you]. [This] is indeed a clear sign[fn] of their destruction but of your salvation, and [it] [is] from God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, 30 [since] you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and [now] hear that I still have.