Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
Parallel translations
- WEB partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.
- BSB Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
- NKJV partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated;
- NASB partly by being made a public spectacle through insults and distress, and partly by becoming companions with those who were so treated.
- NLT Sometimes you were exposed to public ridicule and were beaten, and sometimes you helped others who were suffering the same things.
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Quick answer
They had endured public insult and persecution, and stood with others who suffered likewise. Their faith had cost them dearly.
Overview
The author recalls the specific trials: being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and identifying with fellow believers who were mistreated. This solidarity in suffering displayed genuine faith and love. Remembering such costly faithfulness encourages continued endurance.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 18
- 1 Cor 4:9For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.
- Phil 4:14Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
- Phil 1:7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
- 2 Cor 12:10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
- Heb 11:36And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
- Isa 51:7Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
- Ps 74:22Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily.
- Ps 89:51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
- Ps 79:12And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
- Zech 3:8Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.
- Heb 13:13Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
- Nah 3:6And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock.
- 2 Tim 1:8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
- Ps 71:7I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
- Heb 11:26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
- 1 Th 2:14For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
- 2 Tim 1:16–18The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
- Ps 69:9For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
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