Philippians 1:12

Translations

Modern

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

Traditional

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

Literal

Now I want you to know brothers, that the things concerning me really have come to the advancement of the gospel,

Latin

Scire autem vos volo fratres, quia quæ circa me sunt, magis ad profectum venerunt Evangelii:

Original

Greek

English

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

Notes

Philippians 1:12

brothers: Paul uses the Greek word adelphoi, which was a common way to speak to a group of fellow believers (both men and women) as part of God’s family.
my circumstances: This refers to Paul's imprisonment in Rome.
have actually served to advance the gospel: See Acts 28:17–31 for an example of this.

Philippians 1:12–19

Paul was happy that his time in prison helped spread the good news about Jesus.

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