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

10That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Philippians 1:12 word by word

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

• 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 21:28Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
• Acts 22:1Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
• Acts 28:1And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
• Exodus 18:11Now I know that Yhwh is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
• Esther 9:1Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)
• Psalms 76:10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
• Acts 8:4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
• Acts 11:19Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
• Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
• 2 Timothy 2:9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

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