Philippians 1:12

Philippians 1:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
• New International Version (NIV)Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,
• New King James Version (NKJV)But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,

Context of Philippians 1:12

10so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. 13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

Philippians 1:12 word by word

Γινώσκειν δὲ ὑμᾶς βούλομαι, ἀδελφοί, ὅτι τὰ κατ᾽ ἐμὲ μᾶλλον εἰς προκοπὴν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ἐλήλυθεν,Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• I wantβούλομαιboulomai · to planG1014
• youσύsu · youG4771
• to knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• brothersἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• my circumstancesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• my circumstancesκατάkata · according toG2596
• my circumstancesἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• have actuallyμᾶλλονmallon · more: ratherG3123
• servedἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• advanceπροκοπήprokopē · progressG4297
• gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098

Cross-references for Philippians 1:12

• Acts 21:28crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”
• Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
• Acts 28:1Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta.
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
• Esther 9:1On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them.
• Psalms 76:10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.
• Acts 8:4Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
• Acts 11:19Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
• Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
• 2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

Commentaries on Philippians 1:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12That the things which happened unto me - St. Paul was at this time a prisoner at Rome, and it appears probable that he had already been called to make a defense for himself, and to vindicate the doctrines of the Gospel; and this he had been enabled to do in such a manner that the honor of the Gospel had been greatly promoted by it. As the Philippians loved him greatly, he felt it right to give them this information relative to his state, and how God had…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12But I would ye should understand - Paul here turns to himself, and goes into a somewhat extended account of his own feelings in his trials, and of the effects of his imprisonment at Rome he wished them to understand what his circumstances were, and what had been the effect of his imprisonment, probably, for such reasons as these: (1) They were tenderly attached to him, and would feel an interest in all that pertained to him. (2) it was possible that they…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. 12brothers: Paul uses the Greek word adelphoi, which was a common way to speak to a group of fellow believers (both men and women) as part of God’s family. my circumstances: This refers to Paul's imprisonment in Rome. have actually served to advance the gospel: See Acts 28:17–31 for an example of this.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. understand--Greek, "know." The Philippians probably had feared that his imprisonment would hinder the spread of the Gospel; he therefore removes this fear. the things which happened unto me--Greek, "the things concerning me." rather--so far is my imprisonment from hindering the Gospel. Faith takes in a favorable light even what seems adverse [Bengel] (Php 1:19, 28; Php 2:17).Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 1:12

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Forgiveness
• Intercession
• Love
• Master
• Persecution
• Rome
• Tact
• Zeal, Religious

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Commentaries on Philippians 1

• 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