Philippians 1:14 - Exposition

And many of the brethren in the Lord ; rather, and that most. Most of the brethren took courage; there were exceptions . Waxing confident by my bonds . The words, "in the Lord," are perhaps better taken with being "confident." Their confidence rests upon St. Paul's bonds, but it is in the Lord. St. Paul's example gives them courage, because they know that he is suffering for the love of Christ, and is supported in his sufferings by the grace of Christ. Are much more bold to speak the word without fear; better, more abundantly , as R.V. The best manuscripts read here, "the Word of God."