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.
Even after we got beaten up and humiliated in Philippi (you heard about that mess), we still had the courage through our God to share his good news with you, even though we knew it would bring more conflict.
Real courage isn't avoiding the fight, it's showing up anyway because the message matters more than the mess.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul and Silas were imprisoned and beaten in Philippi after preaching the Gospel, which led to a riot caused by their exorcism of a spirit from a slave girl. Despite this shameful treatment, they were released and continued their missionary journey to Thessalonica, where Paul boldly proclaimed the message of Christ amid opposition. This context reflects the intense persecution faced by early Christian missionaries as they spread the faith across the Roman Empire.
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