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
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and …
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise …
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured …
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and …
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things …
Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with …
And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.