Philippians 1:14

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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.

Context of Philippians 1:14

12I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And 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. 16The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

Philippians 1:14 word by word

καὶ τοὺς πλείονας τῶν ἀδελφῶν ἐν κυρίῳ πεποιθότας τοῖς δεσμοῖς μου περισσοτέρως τολμᾶν ἀφόβως τὸν λόγον λαλεῖν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• manyπλείων, πλεῖονpleiōn pleion pleon · greaterG4119
• of the brethrenὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• of the brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• waxing confidentπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• byδεσμόςdesmon desmos · chainG1199
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• areτολμάωtolmaō · be boldG5111
• much moreπερισσῶςperissōs · excessivelyG4057
• to speakλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• without fearἀφόβωςaphobōs · fearlesslyG870

Cross-references for Philippians 1:14

• Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
• Colossians 4:7Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
• Acts 4:23When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
• 2 Corinthians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
• Ephesians 3:13So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
• Ephesians 6:19and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
• Colossians 4:4that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict.
• Luke 1:74that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear,
• Luke 12:5But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell 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

Topics related to Philippians 1:14

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Forgiveness
• Intercession
• Liberality
• Love
• Master
• Persecution
• Rome
• Tact
• Unselfishness
• 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