What is the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 2:2?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles and Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.

Strong's King James

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The F.O.G *

(2) but rather we had suffered previously and been mistreated in Philippi (Lover of Horses) as you know. We had boldness in our אֱלֹהִים Elohim (God) to speak to you the good news of יהוה YAHWEH (I AM, THAT I AM) in a great fight.

The F.O.G Message *

[2] You remember how, even after we were brutally treated and publicly humiliated in Philippi, our God gave us the courage to boldly proclaim His good news to you, despite intense opposition.

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

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

Jean Paul Joseph

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