Philippians 1:12

Friends, I want you to realize that what has happened to me has actually served to forward the good news.

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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

11bearing a rich harvest of that righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

13It 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.

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Cross References

Psalms 76:10The fiercest will praise you, to you will the remnant hold festival.

Acts 11:19Now those who had been scattered in different directions, in consequence of the persecution that followed the death of Stephen, went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, telling the message – but only to Jews.

Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I am about to make.”

Romans 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him – those who have received the call in accordance with his purpose.

2 Timothy 2:9in the service of which I am suffering hardships, even to being put in fetters as a criminal. But the message of God is not fettered;

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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