English Standard Version
Philippians 1:13
13so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for 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.
- 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;
- New Living Translation (NLT)For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ.
Context of Philippians 1:13
11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. 12I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from 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 the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me.
- Acts 21:11And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.'"
- Acts 26:29And Paul said, "Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains."
- Acts 28:17After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
- Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
- Ephesians 4:1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
- Ephesians 6:20for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
- Colossians 4:3At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
- 1 Peter 4:12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
- Philippians 4:22All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not 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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