Philippians 1:12
Now, brothers, I want you to know that the things concerning me happened for the advancement of the Gospel,
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11filled with the fruit of justice, through Jesus Christ, in the glory and praise of God.
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that the great Lord is above all gods. This is why they acted arrogantly against them.”
Psalms 76:10And would God ever forget to be merciful? Or, would he, in his wrath, restrict his mercies?
Acts 11:19And some of them, having been dispersed by the persecution that had occurred under Stephen, traveled around, even to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the Word to no one, except to Jews only.
Acts 22:1“Noble brothers and fathers, listen to the explanation that I now give to you.”
Romans 8:28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.
2 Timothy 2:9I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. 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 →