Philippians 1:12
But I wish you, brethren, to know that the affairs appertaining to me have turned out rather unto the promotion of the gospel.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
13So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the pretorian army, and to all the rest;
Cross References
Acts 11:19Then indeed those having been dispersed abroad on account of the persecution prevailing over Stephen came through even to Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews only.
Acts 22:1Men, brethren, and fathers, hear now my apology unto you.
Romans 8:28But we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.
2 Timothy 2:9in whom I suffer affliction as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
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 →