Philippians 1:12
But I would have you know, my brethren, that the things, which have befallen me, have proved rather to the advancement of the gospel:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
13so that my bonds are manifest in all the palace, and all other places, to be for the sake of Christ;
Cross References
Acts 11:19Now they that were dispersed by the trouble, which arose about Stephen, travelled as far as Phenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but the Jews only.
Acts 22:1Brethren, and Fathers, hear now my apology to you,
Romans 8:28And we know that all things co-operate for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose;
2 Timothy 2:9for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; 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 →