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Philippians 1:12
12But I would have you know, brethren, that the circumstances in which I am have turned out rather to the furtherance of the glad tidings,
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
10that ye may judge of and approve the things that are more excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence for Christ's day, 11being complete as regards the fruit of righteousness, which [is] by Jesus Christ, to God's glory and praise. But I would have you know, brethren, that the circumstances in which I am have turned out rather to the furtherance of the glad tidings, 13so that my bonds have become manifest [as being] in Christ in all the praetorium and to all others; 14and that the most of the brethren, trusting in [the] Lord through my bonds, dare more abundantly to speak the word of God fearlessly.
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Γινώσκειν δὲ ὑμᾶς βούλομαι, ἀδελφοί, ὅτι τὰ κατ᾽ ἐμὲ μᾶλλον εἰς προκοπὴν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ἐλήλυθεν,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Philippians 1:12
- Acts 21:28crying, Israelites, help! this is the man who teaches all everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place, and has brought Greeks too into the temple, and profaned this holy place.
- Acts 22:1Brethren and fathers, hear my defence which I now make to you.
- Acts 28:1And when we got safe [to land] we then knew that the island was called Melita.
- Exodus 18:11Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; for in the thing in which they acted haughtily [he was] above them.
- Esther 9:1And in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day thereof, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them (but it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had power over them that hated them),
- Psalms 76:10For the fury of man shall praise thee; the remainder of fury wilt thou gird on thyself.
- Acts 8:4Those then that had been scattered went through [the countries] announcing the glad tidings of the word.
- Acts 11:19They then who had been scattered abroad through the tribulation that took place on the occasion of Stephen, passed through [the country] to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one but to Jews alone.
- Romans 8:28But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
- 2 Timothy 2:9in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.
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
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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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