Philippians 1:12-14
New American Standard Bible
The Gospel Is Preached
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my circumstances (A)have turned out for the greater progress of the (B)gospel, 13 so that my [a](C)imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the [b]praetorian guard and to (D)everyone else, 14 and that most of the brothers and sisters, [c]trusting in the Lord because of my [d](E)imprisonment, have (F)far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.
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- Philippians 1:13 Lit bonds
- Philippians 1:13 Or governor’s palace
- Philippians 1:14 Or in the Lord, trusting because of
- Philippians 1:14 Lit bonds
Philippians 1:12-14
Contemporary English Version
What Life Means to Paul
12 My dear friends, I want you to know that what has happened to me has helped to spread the good news. 13 (A) The Roman guards and all the others know I am here in jail because I serve Christ. 14 Now most of the Lord's followers have become brave and are fearlessly telling the message.[a]
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- 1.14 the message: Some manuscripts have “the Lord's message,” and others have “God's message.”
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