Philippians 1:13
Throughout the whole Praetorian guard and among all the others it has become plain that these chains of mine are for the sake of Christ;
Montgomery New Testament
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 us, and taking Paul’s girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, saying, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘so will the Jews at Jerusalem bind the owner of this girdle, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’"
Acts 26:31When they had withdrawn they continued talking to one another. "This man is doing nothing," they said, "for which he deserves death or imprisonment."
Acts 28:20This is the reason why I begged you to see and speak with me. For because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain."
Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles -
Ephesians 6:20and in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it boldly as I ought to speak.
Philippians 4:22All the saints salute you, and especially the slaves of the Emperor’s household.
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 →