1 Thessalonians 2:2
 1 Thessalonians 2:2 
New International Version (© 2011)
We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition.

King James Bible
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.

American Standard Version
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.

Young's Literal Translation
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,

1 Thessalonians 2:2 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Shamefully entreated - at Philippi - There Paul and Silas had been beaten with many stripes, shut up in the inner prison, and their feet made fast in the stocks. See Acts 16:23, etc.; and the notes there.

With much contention - The words εν πολλῳ αγωνι not only signify, with intense labor and earnestness, but may here mean, exposed to the greatest danger; at the peril of our lives. The Greek phrase quoted by Rosenmuller is to the point, αγων προφασιν ουκ αναμενει, in danger we must not delay - activity and despatch are then indispensably necessary.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

shamefully.

Acts 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Acts 16:12,22-24,37 And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony...

2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed...

Hebrews 11:36,37 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yes, moreover of bonds and imprisonment...

Hebrews 12:2,3 Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame...

1 Peter 2:14-16 Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well...

bold.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance...

Acts 4:13,20,31 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled...

Acts 14:3 Long time therefore stayed they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony to the word of his grace...

Acts 17:2,3 And Paul, as his manner was, went in to them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures...

Ephesians 6:19,20 And for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel...

much.

Acts 6:9,10 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians...

Acts 15:1,2 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brothers, and said, Except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses...

Acts 17:2-9,17 And Paul, as his manner was, went in to them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures...

Acts 19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spoke boldly for the space of three months...

Philippians 1:27-30 Only let your conversation be as it becomes the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent...

Colossians 2:1 For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea...

Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write to you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write to you...

1 Thessalonians 2:2 Parallel Commentaries
Already Bold Boldness Conflict Contention Courage Declare Entreated Face God's Good Gospel Great Grew Help Met Mistreated News Opposition Outrage Philippi Philip'pi Previously Remember Shamefully Speak Spite Strong Suffered Suffering Summoned Treated
Already Bold Boldness Conflict Contention Courage Declare Entreated Face God's Good Gospel Great Grew Help Met Mistreated News Opposition Outrage Philippi Philip'pi Previously Remember Shamefully Speak Spite Strong Suffered Suffering Summoned Treated
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Acts 14:5 There was a plot afoot among both Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them.
Acts 16:12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.
Acts 16:19 When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities.
Acts 16:22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods.
Acts 17:1 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--
2 Corinthians 3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.