Philippians 1:13
It has even become evident, not only to all the imperial guard, but to everyone else, that it is for Christ’s sake that I am in chains.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
In Context
Cross References
Acts 21:11He came to see us, and, taking Paul’s belt, and binding his own feet and hands with it, said, ‘This is what the Holy Spirit says – “The man to whom this belt belongs will be bound like this by the religious authorities in Jerusalem, and they will give him up to the Gentiles”.’
Acts 26:31and, after retiring, discussed the case among themselves. ‘There is nothing,’ they said, ‘deserving death or imprisonment in this man’s conduct’;
Acts 28:20This, then, is my reason for urging you to come to see me and talk with me; because it is for the sake of the hope of Israel that I am here in chains.’
Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus, the Christ, for the sake of you Gentiles –
Ephesians 6:20on behalf of which I am an ambassador – in chains! Pray that, in telling it, I may speak fearlessly as I ought.
Philippians 4:22All Christ’s people here, and especially those who belong to the Emperor’s household, send theirs.
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 →