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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word 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.

Context of Philippians 1:14

12I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what happened to me has helped to spread the Good News. 13As a result, it has become clear to all the soldiers who guard the emperor and to everyone else that I am in prison because of Christ. So through my being in prison, the Lord has given most of our brothers and sisters confidence to speak God’s word more boldly and fearlessly than ever. 15Some people tell the message about Christ because of their jealousy and envy. Others tell the message about him because of their good will. 16Those who tell the message about Christ out of love know that God has put me here to defend the Good News.

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 4:1So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. You are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm!
• Colossians 4:7I’m sending Tychicus to you. He is our dear brother, trustworthy deacon, and partner in the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening to me.
• Acts 4:23When Peter and John were released, they went to their own people and told them everything the chief priests and leaders had said.
• 2 Corinthians 1:3Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the Father who is compassionate and the God who gives comfort.
• Ephesians 3:13So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by the troubles I suffer for you. In fact, my troubles bring you glory.
• Ephesians 6:19Also pray that God will give me the right words to say. Then I will speak boldly when I reveal the mystery of the Good News.
• Colossians 4:4Pray that I may make this mystery as clear as possible. This is what I have to do.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.
• Luke 1:74He promised to rescue us from our enemies’ power so that we could serve him without fear
• Luke 12:5I’ll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the power to throw you into hell after killing you. I’m warning you to be afraid of 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
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• Love
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• Unselfishness
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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