demonstration
endeixis is an exhibited proof or sign, whether shown deliberately or evident in a situation.
The attested use chiefly concerns a showing that makes something evident: love and righteousness are set before others in 2 Corinthians 8:24, Romans 3:25, and Romans 3:26. In Philippians 1:28, it is a sign indicating differing outcomes for opponents and believers.
Senses in use
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An exhibited showing of something · dominant
The accusative form occurs where something is shown or set forth. In 2 Corinthians 8:24 the APB renders the clause "we show to them the demonstration of your love"; in Romans 3:25 and Romans 3:26, it renders God's action as being done "to demonstrate his righteousness."
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A sign indicating an outcome · rare
In Philippians 1:28, the nominative form identifies the believers' unfrightened stance as an indication: the APB renders it, "This is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you."
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as "demonstration" in 2 Corinthians 8:24 and Romans 3:25–26, while Philippians 1:28 has "sign." These renderings confirm the clauses' presentation rather than establish separate English definitions.