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The Progress of the Gospel

12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances (A)have turned out for the greater progress of the (B)gospel, 13 so that my (C)chains in Christ have become well known throughout the whole [a]praetorian guard and to (D)everyone else, 14 and that most of the [b]brothers, having become confident in the Lord because of my (E)chains, have (F)far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:13 Or governor’s palace
  2. Philippians 1:14 Or brothers in the Lord, trusting because of my chains

Paul’s Joy That Christ Is Preached

12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters,[a] that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard,[b] knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers[c] here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message[d] without fear.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:12 Greek brothers.
  2. 1:13 Greek including all the Praetorium.
  3. 1:14a Greek brothers in the Lord.
  4. 1:14b Some manuscripts read speak the message.