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12 Now I desire to have you know, brothers,[a] that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News, 13 so that it became evident to the whole palace[b] guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ, 14 and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:12 The word for “brothers” here and where context allows may also be correctly translated “brothers and sisters” or “siblings.”
  2. 1:13 or, praetorian

The Priority of the Gospel in Everything

12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually caused the gospel to advance. 13 As a result, it has become clear to the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that I am in prison for preaching about[a] the Messiah.[b] 14 Moreover, because of my imprisonment the Lord has caused most of the brothers to become confident to speak God’s word more boldly and courageously than ever before.

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  1. Philippians 1:13 The Gk. lacks preaching about
  2. Philippians 1:13 Or Christ