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    It is not the case that Philippians 1:28 is a verse of Scripture by Paul

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    • 1.Some scholars argue Philippians shows linguistic and theological features suggesting post-Pauline authorship.
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    • 2.The claim requires accepting the entire canonical letter as authentically Pauline, which textual evidence doesn't guarantee.
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    • 1.Philippians is universally attributed to Paul by early Christian sources and modern scholarship consensus.
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    • 2.Philippians 1:28 fits stylistically and theologically with Paul's undisputed authentic letters.
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    • 3.No ancient manuscript or credible tradition questions Paul's authorship of Philippians 1:28.
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