Philippians 1:12

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

Berean Standard Bible

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

11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

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Cross References

Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”

Psalms 76:10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.

Acts 11:19Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

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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