Philippians 1:12

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

10so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ, 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel: 13The whole imperial guard and everyone else knows that I am in prison for the sake of Christ, 14and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.

Philippians 1:12 word by word

Γινώσκειν δὲ ὑμᾶς βούλομαι, ἀδελφοί, ὅτι τὰ κατ᾽ ἐμὲ μᾶλλον εἰς προκοπὴν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ἐλήλυθεν,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• I wouldβούλομαιboulomai · to planG1014
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• should understandγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the thingsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• untoκατάkata · according toG2596
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• have fallen outἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• ratherμᾶλλονmallon · more: ratherG3123
• untoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the furtheranceπροκοπήprokopē · progressG4297
• of the gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098

Cross-references for Philippians 1:12

• Acts 21:28shouting, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people, our law, and this sanctuary! Furthermore he has brought Greeks into the inner courts of the temple and made this holy place ritually unclean!”
• Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you.”
• Acts 28:1After we had safely reached shore, we learned that the island was called Malta.
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them.”
• Esther 9:1In the twelfth month (that is, the month of Adar), on its thirteenth day, the edict of the king and his law were to be executed. It was on this day that the enemies of the Jews had supposed that they would gain power over them. But contrary to expectations, the Jews gained power over their enemies.
• Psalms 76:10Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure.
• Acts 8:4Now those who had been forced to scatter went around proclaiming the good news of the word.
• Acts 11:19Now those who had been scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one but Jews.
• Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
• 2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!

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

Topics related to Philippians 1:12

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