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Philippians 1:13
13so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ.
Philippians 1:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
- New International Version (NIV)As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
- English Standard Version (ESV)so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.
- New King James Version (NKJV)so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;
Context of Philippians 1:13
11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. 12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ. 14Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly. 15To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of good will.
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ὥστε τοὺς δεσμούς μου φανεροὺς ἐν Χριστῷ γενέσθαι ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ πραιτωρίῳ καὶ τοῖς λοιποῖς πάσινRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- So thatὥστεhōste · soG5620
- myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- bondsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- bondsδεσμόςdesmon desmos · chainG1199
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- areγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- manifestφανερόςphaneros · clearG5318
- allὅλοςholos · allG3650
- the palaceπραιτώριονpraitōrion · praetoriumG4232
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- inλοιπόςloipoi · remainingG3062
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
Cross-references for Philippians 1:13
- Acts 20:23except that in every town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me.
- Acts 21:11He came to us, took Paul’s belt, tied his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him over to the Gentiles.’”
- Acts 26:29“I wish before God,” replied Paul, “that whether easily or with difficulty, not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am — except for these chains.”
- Acts 28:17After three days he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
- Ephesians 3:1For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles —
- Ephesians 4:1Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,
- Ephesians 6:20For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.
- Colossians 4:3At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains,
- 1 Peter 4:12Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening to you.
- Philippians 4:22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8For the word of the Lord rang out from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place that your faith in God has gone out. Therefore, we don’t need to say anything,
Commentaries on Philippians 1:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13My bonds - are manifest in all the palace - In consequence of the public defense which he was obliged to make, his doctrines must be fully known in the court, and throughout the whole city, as on his trial he would necessarily explain the whole. The praetorium, , which we here translate palace, signifies the court where causes were heard and judged by the praetor or civil magistrate; it sometimes signifies the general's tent, and at others, the emperor's…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13So that my bonds in Christ - Margin, “for.” The meaning is, his bonds in the cause of Christ. He was imprisoned because he preached Christ (see the notes, Ephesians 6:20), and was really suffering because of his attachment to the Redeemer. It was not for crime, but for being a Christian for had he not been a Christian, he would have escaped all this. The manner of Paul‘s imprisonment was, that he was permitted to occupy a house by himself, though chained…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. 13the whole palace guard: These were soldiers who worked in the official residence of the emperor or a Roman governor (see 4:22). Paul was in prison for preaching the good news of Christ (compare Acts 21:26–28:31).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. my bonds in Christ--rather as Greek, "So that my bonds have become manifest in Christ," that is, known, as endured in Christ's cause. palace--literally, "Prætorium," that is, the barrack of the Prætorian guards attached to the palace of Nero, on the Palatine hill at Rome; not the general Prætorian camp outside of the city; for this was not connected with "Cæsar's household," which Php 4:22 shows the Prætorium here meant was. The emperor was "Prætor,"…Read the comment
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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
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