And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.And many — Who were before afraid.Trusting in the Lord through my bonds — When they observed my constancy, and safety not withstanding, are more bold. read more
II. THE APOSTLE’S STATEMENT OF HIS CONDITION AT ROME, Philippians 1:12-26. 1. Results of his imprisonment, Philippians 1:12-18. 12. Understand The Philippians had shown their anxiety in his behalf by sending Epaphroditus to him, who, in addition to bearing their gift, was, beyond question, charged with numerous messages of sympathy and love. No doubt they wished to receive definite information of the apostle’s circumstances from himself. His situation had become truly more grave than... read more
13. My bonds in Christ The first result of his imprisonment was a correct and wide-spread intelligence of its true cause and character. We prefer to read, my bonds have become manifest in Christ. Men had come to know that they were connected with Christ, and endured in his service; and that Paul himself was not seditious, turbulent, or a traitor. All the palace Probably the pretorian camp is meant, the barracks of the imperial lifeguard, perhaps including the detachment quartered near... read more
14. Waxing confident A second result was the increased boldness of Christians in preaching. Many Rather, the greater part. Naturally, the peril of their great leader would inspire hesitancy and wariness in his friends, but his brave endurance of his situation, his persistent discourse concerning Christ to all comers, and his heroic readiness to die for him, kindled anew their courage and zeal, and multiplied their labours. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Philippians 1:13
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;My bonds in Christ — Endured for his sake.Have been made manifest — Much taken notice of.In the whole palace — Of the Roman emperor. read more