Philippians 1:14
and because of my chains most of the Christians here have been encouraged to speak God's word boldly and fearlessly!
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In Context
13For everyone—including the whole praetorian guard —now knows that I'm in chains for Christ;
15Yes, some speak out of jealousy and rivalry. However, there are those who speak from good motives.
Cross References
Luke 1:74He gives us freedom from fear and rescues us from our enemies,
Acts 4:23After the disciples had been released, they went to the other believers and told them everything the chief priests and elders had said to them.
Ephesians 3:13So I'm asking that you don't get discouraged that I'm suffering—it's for you and you should value that!
Philippians 1:7It's appropriate for me to be thinking this way about all of you because you mean so much to me. Whether I'm in prison or out there making the good news clear, all of you share God's grace together with me.
Colossians 4:4Pray that I may make it as clear as I should when I speak.
1 Thessalonians 2:2You'll recall that after having had much trouble and bad treatment at Philippi, with the help of God we still dared to share God's good news with you, despite the opposition we faced.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:13-21
The Apostle's Success and Joy. ( a. d. 62.) 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention,… Read the whole commentary →