Philippians 1:12,Philippians 1:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

We see here the care the apostle takes to prevent their being offended at his sufferings. He was now a prisoner at Rome; this might be a stumbling-block to those who had received the gospel by his ministry. They might be tempted to think, If this doctrine were indeed of God, God would not suffer one who was so active and instrumental in preaching and propagating it to be thrown by as a despised broken vessel. They might be shy of owning this doctrine, lest they should be involved in the same... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 1:12-14

1:12-14 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has resulted rather in the advancement of the gospel, because it has been demonstrated to the whole Praetorian Guard and to all the others that my imprisonment is borne for Christ's sake and in Christ's strength; and the result is that through my bonds more of the brothers have found confidence in the Lord the more exceedingly to dare fearlessly to speak the word of God. Paul was a prisoner but so far from his imprisonment... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12

But I would ye should understand, brethren ,.... The church at Philippi having heard of the apostle's troubles, he was very desirous that they should have a true and right understanding of them, and especially of the use they had been of, and were like to be of more and more; and that partly that such as were weak among them might not be offended and staggered, and partly that all might be comforted; as also that they might be animated and encouraged hereby to endure, with patience and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

That the things which happened unto me - St. Paul was at this time a prisoner at Rome, and it appears probable that he had already been called to make a defense for himself, and to vindicate the doctrines of the Gospel; and this he had been enabled to do in such a manner that the honor of the Gospel had been greatly promoted by it. As the Philippians loved him greatly, he felt it right to give them this information relative to his state, and how God had turned his bonds to the advantage of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

Verse 12 12But I wish you to know We all know from our own experience, how much the flesh is wont to be offended by the abasement of the cross. We allow, indeed, Christ crucified to be preached to us; but when he appears in connection with his cross, then, as though we were thunderstruck at the novelty of it, (51) we either avoid him or hold him in abhorrence, and that not merely in our own persons, but also in the persons of those who deliver to us the gospel. It may have happened to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel . After thanksgiving and prayer, St. Paul turns to his own imprisonment at Rome. That imprisonment, he says, has resulted in the furtherance of the gospel, rather than, as might have been expected, in its hindrance. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

Furtherance of the gospel through the apostle's imprisonment. He now proceeds to inform his converts of his condition at Rome, with his hopes and his fears for the future. His imprisonment had in two important respects signally promoted the growth of Christianity in the great metropolis of the world. I. HIS SUFFERINGS FOR CHRIST HAD BECOME KNOWN TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE PRAETORIAN GUARD AND TO OTHERS . "My bonds have become manifest in Christ throughout... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

The benefits conferred upon men by the stead , fast confession of our faith. I. ON THE UNCONVERTED . To such it is an evidence of the truth, No witness is more effective than the consistent faithfulness of a professing Christian. Such witnesses for Christ by bravely resisting all inducements to abandon him, and of Christ by manifesting his strength in human weakness. Thus it witnesses to him. It is by such witness that Christ is now to be manifested to the heathen. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

Christianity promoted by being persecuted. It might naturally have been thought that the arrest of the missionary journeys of St. Paul, and the shock of his imprisonment, would have seriously checked the spread of the gospel. The apostle is anxious that his readers should understand that these apparently untoward events have had the very opposite effect, and this in two ways. I. THE WORK OF ST . PAUL WAS RENDERED MORE EFFECTIVE BY THE VERY PERSECUTIONS HE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-18

The apostle's own circumstances. His holy unselfishness. He measures his condition, not by its present hardships or comforts, but by the facilities which it gives for spreading the knowledge of Christ. I. HIS IMPRISONMENT HAS TURNED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL . It was not to have been expected; the area of his preaching was contracted; he himself was suffering and confined. But God makes "all things work together for good to them that love him;" even things... read more

Philippians 1:12,philippians 1:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 1:12-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-18

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