Philippians 1:12

But I wish you to know, brethren, that the things which have befallen me have turned out rather to the advancement of the gospel;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

In Context

11being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which fruit is by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

13so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places;

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Cross References

Acts 11:19Now those who had been dispersed by the persecution that arose after the death of Stephen, traveled as far as Phenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none but Jews.

Acts 22:1Brethren and fathers, hear my defense, which I now make before you.

Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

2 Timothy 2:9in which I suffer evil, as an evil-doer, even to bonds: but the word of God is not bound.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:10-12

The Apostle's Affection and Hope. ( a. d. 62.) 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. These verses contain the prayers he put up for them. Paul often let his friends know what it was he begged of God for them, that they might know… Read the whole commentary →

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