Philippians 1:12
But I would all of you should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
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13So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
Psalms 76:10Surely the wrath of man shall praise you: the remainder of wrath shall you restrain.
Acts 11:19Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word (o. logos) to none but unto the Jews only.
Acts 22:1Men, brethren, and fathers, hear all of you my defence which I make now unto you.
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
2 Timothy 2:9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word (o. logos) 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 →