Philippians 1:12
But I would have you know, brethren, that the circumstances in which I am have turned out rather to the furtherance of the glad tidings,
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
13so that my bonds have become manifest [as being] in Christ in all the praetorium and to all others;
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; for in the thing in which they acted haughtily [he was] above them.
Psalms 76:10For the fury of man shall praise thee; the remainder of fury wilt thou gird on thyself.
Acts 11:19They then who had been scattered abroad through the tribulation that took place on the occasion of Stephen, passed through [the country] to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one but to Jews alone.
Acts 22:1Brethren and fathers, hear my defence which I now make to you.
Romans 8:28But we *do* know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
2 Timothy 2:9in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: 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 →