1 Thessalonians 2:2
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
Context
This verse from 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul defends his ministry among them: he came after suffering in Philippi, not from error or deceit, not trying to please people but God who tests hearts. He was gentle among them like a nursing mother caring for her children. …
Other Translations
but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.
but having both suffered before, and having been injuriously treated (as ye have known) in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the good news of God in much conflict,
But after we had first undergone much pain and been cruelly attacked as you saw, at Philippi, by the help of God we gave you the good news without fear, though everything was against us.
Cross References
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they …
For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with …
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his …
Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and …
And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and …
And certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner …
When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and …
And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we …