Philippians 1:29 - Exposition

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake . On you it was conferred ( ἐχαρίσθη ) as a gracious gift, a free spontaneous act of Divine bounty. Faith in Christ is the gift of God, so is "the fellowship of his sufferings." It is not a burden, but a privilege:" In all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."