Philippians 1:12

And I would that ye might know, my brethren, that the transaction in regard to me, hath eventuated rather for the furtherance of the gospel;

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

11and be full of the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus the Messiah, to the praise and glory of God.

13so that my bonds, on account of the Messiah, are matter of notoriety in all the court, and to all others.

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Cross References

Acts 11:19And they who were dispersed, by the oppression which occurred on account of Stephen, travelled as far as Phenicia, and even to the country of Cyprus, and to Antioch, speaking the word to none except to Jews only.

Acts 22:1Brethren, and fathers, hearken to my defence before you.

Romans 8:28And we know that he aideth him in all things, for good, who love God; them whom he predestined to be called.

2 Timothy 2:9in which I suffer evils unto bonds, as if an evil-doer: but the word of God is not in bonds.

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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