Philippians 1:13-14 ESV

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12-26

Results of Paul’s imprisonment (1:12-26)Some of the Philippians were becoming down-hearted because Paul had been imprisoned so long. He tries to encourage them with the news that through his imprisonment he has been able to tell the good news of Jesus Christ to many people whom he could not reach otherwise. Among these were people such as Roman guards and government officials. His fearless example has encouraged the local Christians to evangelize more boldly (12-14).Unfortunately, the local... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 1:13

my bonds , &c. = "my bonds in relation to Christ"; i.e. that my being a prisoner is not on account of any crime, but solely for preaching the gospel. are = have become. manifest . See App-106 . palace . Greek. praitorion. Compare Matthew 27:27 , but Bishop Lightfoot gives good reasons why it could not at Rome be used of the palace, but must refer to the Praetorian guard. This accords with Acts 28:30 . in all , &c. = to all the rest ( App-124 ), i.e. to the civilian population. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 1:14

many = the majority. waxing confident = having become confident. See Philippians 1:6 ; "in the Lord" belongs to "confident", not to "brethren". Compare Philippians 2:24 .Romans 14:14 .Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:10 . 2 Thessalonians 3:4 . speak . App-121 . word . App-121 . The texts add "of God". without fear . See 1 Corinthians 16:10 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

So that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest.The praetorian guard ... The KJV's rendition of this as "the palace," has been rejected on what appears to be sufficient grounds; but the mention of "saints in Caesar's household" (Philippians 4:22) surely indicates that the word of the gospel was assuredly known "in the palace," whether or not this verse states the fact.Lightfoot, especially, did extensive work to prove that "praetorian" as... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

And that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.Wesley explained the renewed vigor and courage of "most of the brethren in the Lord" as being due to the fact that "They saw in Paul, as they had never seen before, the presence, power and sufficient grace of Christ."[31]The fact that such a notable character as Paul was permitted for at least a couple of years to continue day by day preaching the gospel... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:13

Philippians 1:13. So that my bonds in Christ are manifest— "So that my bonds in or for Christ are manifested and taken notice of in all the palace of Caesar, and all other places in and about the city; and have seemed so remarkable, that many have been excited to inquire, much to their own satisfaction and advantage, what there was in this new and unknown religion, which could animate me so cheerfully to endure hardships and persecution in its defence; for they soon traced up my sufferings to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:14

Philippians 1:14. Waxing confident by my bonds, &c.— Encouraged by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:13

13. my bonds in Christ—rather as Greek, "So that my bonds have become manifest in Christ," that is, known, as endured in Christ's cause. palace—literally, "Prætorium," that is, the barrack of the Prætorian guards attached to the palace of Nero, on the Palatine hill at Rome; not the general Prætorian camp outside of the city; for this was not connected with "Cæsar's household," which :- shows the Prætorium here meant was. The emperor was "Prætor," or Commander-in-Chief; naturally then the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:14

14. Translate as Greek, "And that (Philippians 1:13) most of the brethren in the Lord," &c. "In the Lord," distinguishes them from "brethren after the flesh," Jewish fellow countrymen. ELLICOTT translates, "Trusting in the Lord." by my bonds—encouraged by my patience in bearing my bonds. much more bold—Translate as Greek, "are more abundantly bold." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:3-26

II. PROLOGUE 1:3-26 read more