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And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. |
and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God. |
in no way alarmed by your opponents – which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for your, and that too, from God. |
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without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sing to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved – and that by God. |
And do not [for a moment] be frightened or intimidated in anything by your opponents and adversaries, for such [constancy and fearlessness] will be a clear sign (proof and seal) to them of [their impending] destruction, but [a sure token and evidence] of your deliverance and salvation, and that from God. |
And do not be terrified in even one thing by those who are entrenched in their opposition against you, which failure on your part to be frightened is an indication of such a nature as to present clear evidence to them of [their] utter destruction, also clear evidence of your salvation, and this [evidence] from God. |
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and not caring two straws for your enemies. The fact that they are your enemies is plain proof that they are lost to God, while the fact that you have such men as enemies is plain proof that you yourselves are being saved by God. |
Never in the slightest degree be frightened by your opponents, for such fearlessness will be strong evidence to them of their impending destruction, but to you a sure sign, and that from God, of your salvation. |
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