Philippians 1:12-14,Philippians 1:19

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:13

So that my bonds in Christ ,.... What he had more darkly hinted before, he more clearly expresses here; the things that happened to him were his bonds; he was now a prisoner at Rome and in chains; though he had the liberty of dwelling alone in his own hired house, and of his friends coming to see him and hear him, yet he was bound with a chain, and under the care and guard of a soldier continually, who held one end of it. These bonds of his were not for debt, which he took care not to run... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:14

And many of the brethren in the Lord ,.... This is another instance of the usefulness of the apostle's sufferings, and another proof of their being for the furtherance of the Gospel; they were not only the means of the conversion of many that were without, but were very encouraging and strengthening to them that were within the church, and to many that were in the ministry; who are called "brethren", some real, others nominal; being partakers of the grace of God, at least in profession, or... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

My bonds - are manifest in all the palace - In consequence of the public defense which he was obliged to make, his doctrines must be fully known in the court, and throughout the whole city, as on his trial he would necessarily explain the whole. The praetorium, πραιτωριον , which we here translate palace, signifies the court where causes were heard and judged by the praetor or civil magistrate; it sometimes signifies the general‘s tent, and at others, the emperor‘s palace. It is supposed... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

Waxing confident - Finding the effect produced by the public defense which the apostle made, they were greatly encouraged, and the more boldly and openly proclaimed the doctrine of Christ crucified. The word - The doctrine of Christ; several excellent MSS. and versions add, some Θεου , others Κυριου , the word of God, or the word of the Lord. This is a respectable reading, and is probably genuine. 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

Verse 13 13So that my bonds He employs the expression — in Christ, to mean, in the affairs, or in the cause of Christ, for he intimates that his bonds had become illustrious, so as to promote the honor of Christ. (55) The rendering given by some — through Christ, seems forced. I have also employed the word illustria (illustrious) in preference to manifesta , (manifest,) — as having ennobled the gospel by their fame. (56) “Satan, indeed, has attempted it, and the wicked have thought that it... read more

Philippians 1:12-14,philippians 1:19

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:14

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

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