Philippians 1:12

But I would have you understand, brethren, that the things which happened to me have really served to advance the gospel;

Revised King James New Testament

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 from Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

13So that my imprisonment in Christ has become known throughout the entire praetorian guard, and to all the others;

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Cross References

Acts 11:19Now those who were scattered abroad by the persecution that arose over Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews.

Acts 22:1Brethren, and fathers, hear my defence which I make to you now.

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

2 Timothy 2:9For which I suffer hardship, even wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not in chains.

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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