Philippians 1:13-14 ESV

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 1:13

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 1:13

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 1:13

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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

Verse 14 14Many of the brethren. By this instance we are taught that the tortures of the saints, endured by them in behalf of the gospel, are a ground of confidence (65) to us. It were indeed a dreadful spectacle, and such as might tend rather to dishearten us, did we see nothing but the cruelty and rage of the persecutors. When, however, we see at the same time the hand of the Lord, which makes his people unconquerable, (66) under the infirmity of the Cross, and causes them to triumph, relying... 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

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 1:13

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

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 1:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

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