Philippians 1:12

And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things concerning me, rather to an advancement of the good news have come,

Young's Literal Translation

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 fruit of righteousness, that [is] through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

13so that my bonds have become manifest in Christ in the whole praetorium, and to the other places — all,

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Cross References

Exodus 18:11now I have known that Jehovah [is] greater than all the gods, for in the thing they have acted proudly — [He is] above them!'

Psalms 76:10For the fierceness of man praiseth Thee, The remnant of fierceness Thou girdest on.

Acts 11:19Those, indeed, therefore, having been scattered abroad, from the tribulation that came after Stephen, went through unto Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none except to Jews only;

Acts 22:1'Men, brethren, and fathers, hear my defence now unto you;' —

Romans 8:28And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;

2 Timothy 2:9in which I suffer evil — unto bonds, as an evil-doer, but the word of God hath not been 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 →

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