Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:28, Philippians 1:29 NIV

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

‘Now I would have you know, brothers and sister, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the progress of the gospel,’ Paul wants to prevent the Philippians from becoming discouraged at the thought of what has happened to him, so he assures them that what has happened to him, rather than being a hindrance, is actually furthering the Gospel of Christ. And yet even he would have had no idea of the fact that what he wrote from prison would become of such value to so many... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12-18

Paul Stresses That Though He Is In Chains It Has Turned Out To Be Of Benefit To The Gospel Of Christ, Something Which Causes Him To Rejoice (Philippians 1:12-18 ). It is apparent from what follows that Paul was chained to a Roman soldier, restricting his free movement, although seemingly not hindering his ability to go on ministering. That Paul naturally felt his chains deeply comes out here in his threefold mention of them. But it is clear that he also looked at them positively, as having... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary 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 first way in which things had fallen out well was that it had meant that the fact that he was in bondage for Christ’s sake had become known throughout the Praetorian guard, who would also have learned why it was so. We can indeed be sure that each soldier who had found himself chained to Paul soon found that he was being enlightened as to the Gospel, and would of course be witness to his... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

‘And that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.’ He points out that instead of being discouraged by his presence among them in bonds, it had made most of the church in Rome and its surrounds bolder in the proclamation of the Gospel. It is often the case, especially because at such times the Spirit of God is especially at work, that persecution actually makes God’s people stronger. And it was the case... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12-18

Php_1:12-18 . The Apostle’ s Present Condition.— Turning from these thoughts about his correspondents Paul informs them of his own condition. His very imprisonment has helped his missionary work instead of hindering it, as might have been expected, because it has given him an opportunity of spreading the gospel among the soldiers of the præ torian guard who have charge of him. These constituted the imperial guard, a body of 10 , 000 men. “ The rest” would be others with whom he came in... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:12

But I would ye should understand, brethren: to obviate the insinuations which false teachers and others might make use of from Paul’s sufferings, to obstruct the cordial entertainment of those glad tidings he had brought, and to discourage those who did obey the truth, he doth by this friendly compellation (which he often useth) kindly entreat them to consider well, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; that his imprisonment, and what... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:13-14

And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds; and here again, contrary to the expectation of those persecutors, who designed to make havoc of the church, his innocent carriage and constancy in bearing the cross, had all influence upon the greater part of the brethren (not according to the flesh, Romans 9:3, but) in the service of Christ. Are much more bold to speak the word without fear; pastors, and teachers, who had been timorous at the first, were greatly imboldened to... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 1:12-18

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 1:12. The things which happened unto me.—Precisely the same phrase as in Ephesians 6:21; is translated “my affairs” (so Colossians 4:7). These circumstances were such as naturally would fill the friends of the apostle with concern for him personally. As to the effect on the spread of the gospel—ever St. Paul’s chief solicitude—they had been apprehensive. Rather unto the furtherance.—Not to the hindrance, as to your fears seemed likely. It is the same... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

Philippians 1:12-14 Circumstances the most untoward may in reality be advancing the Divine kingdom among men. I. God's providence is not to be interpreted in fragments. II. The moral is higher than the personal; Paul is in prison, but the Gospel is free. III. The bonds of one man may give inspiration to the liberty of another. IV. The spread of the Gospel depends upon no one man. V. Even the afflicted Christian has a mission. Parker, City Temple, vol. ii., p. 182. References: Philippians... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Philippians 1:13

the palace Or, Caesar's court. Philippians 4:22. read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12-18

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12-18

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:12

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:13-14

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 1:12-18

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

Scofield's Reference Notes - Philippians 1:13

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