American Standard Version
Philippians 1:14
14and that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
Philippians 1:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
- New International Version (NIV)And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
- New King James Version (NKJV)and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Context of Philippians 1:14
12Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; 13so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole prætorian guard, and to all the rest; and that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear. 15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;
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καὶ τοὺς πλείονας τῶν ἀδελφῶν ἐν κυρίῳ πεποιθότας τοῖς δεσμοῖς μου περισσοτέρως τολμᾶν ἀφόβως τὸν λόγον λαλεῖν.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Philippians 1:14
- Philippians 4:1Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
- Colossians 4:7All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord:
- Acts 4:23And being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said unto them.
- 2 Corinthians 1:3Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
- Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.
- Ephesians 6:19and on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
- Colossians 4:4that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.
- Luke 1:74To grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies Should serve him without fear,
- Luke 12:5But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Commentaries on Philippians 1:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14Waxing confident - Finding the effect produced by the public defense which the apostle made, they were greatly encouraged, and the more boldly and openly proclaimed the doctrine of Christ crucified. The word - The doctrine of Christ; several excellent MSS. and versions add, some , others , the word of God, or the word of the Lord. This is a respectable reading, and is probably genuine.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14And many of the brethren - Many Christians. It is evident from this, that there were already “many” in Rome who professed Christianity. In the Lord - In the Lord Jesus; that is, united to him and to each other by a professed attachment to him. This is a common phrase to, designate Christians. Waxing confident by my bonds - Becoming increasingly bold and zealous in consequence of my being confined. This might have been either: (1)that from the very fact…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-20Verses 12-20 The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to take off the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known; and led some to inquire after the gospel. He suffered from false friends, as well as from enemies. How wretched the temper of those who preached Christ out of envy and contention, and to add affliction to the bonds that oppressed…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14Because of Paul's courage and boldness, the believers (literally the brothers in the Lord; see study note on 1:12) became more daring and less fearful in sharing God's message. Paul's boldness spread to others.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. Translate as Greek, "And that (Php 1:13) most of the brethren in the Lord," &c. "In the Lord," distinguishes them from "brethren after the flesh," Jewish fellow countrymen. Ellicott translates, "Trusting in the Lord." by my bonds--encouraged by my patience in bearing my bonds. much more bold--Translate as Greek, "are more abundantly bold."Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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