Philippians 1:12

Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News,

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

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, to the glory and praise of God.

13so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ,

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Cross References

Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods because of the way that they treated people arrogantly.”

Psalms 76:10Surely the wrath of man praises you. The survivors of your wrath are restrained.

Acts 11:19They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.

Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen to the defence which I now make to you.”

Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.

2 Timothy 2:9in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t 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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