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

12And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear. 15It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. 16They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed 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 4:1Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
• Colossians 4:7Tychicus will give you a full report about how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper who serves with me in the Lord’s work.
• Acts 4:23As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.
• 2 Corinthians 1:3All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.
• Ephesians 3:13So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
• Ephesians 6:19And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.
• Colossians 4:4Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:2You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. Yet our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, in spite of great opposition.
• Luke 1:74We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear,
• Luke 12:5But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear.

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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• 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