Philippians 1:12

Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel;

American Standard Version

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 fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

13so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest;

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Cross References

Exodus 18:11Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all gods; yea, in the thing wherein they dealt proudly against them.

Psalms 76:10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: The residue of wrath shalt thou gird upon thee.

Acts 11:19They therefore that were scattered abroad upon the tribulation that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none save only to Jews.

Acts 22:1Brethren and fathers, hear ye the defence which I now make unto you.

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

2 Timothy 2:9wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; 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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