From the Pulpit...

Paul's hope is not only that the church would be of like mind and working together for the gospel, but that also they would not be frightened or intimidated by their adversaries. Paul's command in verse 27 is to have our conduct be worthy of Christ's gospel. Part of worthy conduct to be unified, and part of it is not to fear adversaries. This should be our aim whether our spiritual overseers are looking on at the time or not.