30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
30 You're involved in the same kind of struggle you saw me go through, on which you are now getting an updated report in this letter.
30 having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me.
30 We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 1:30
Commentary on Philippians 1:27-30
(Read Philippians 1:27-30)
Those who profess the gospel of Christ, should live as becomes those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises. The original word "conversation" denotes the conduct of citizens who seek the credit, safety, peace, and prosperity of their city. There is that in the faith of the gospel, which is worth striving for; there is much opposition, and there is need of striving. A man may sleep and go to hell; but he who would go to heaven, must look about him and be diligent. There may be oneness of heart and affection among Christians, where there is diversity of judgment about many things. Faith is God's gift on the behalf of Christ; the ability and disposition to believe are from God. And if we suffer reproach and loss for Christ, we are to reckon them a gift, and prize them accordingly. Yet salvation must not be ascribed to bodily afflictions, as though afflictions and worldly persecutions deserved it; but from God only is salvation: faith and patience are his gifts.