Philippians 1:14

Paul’s Trials Advance the Gospel · Philippians 1:12–20
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Translations

Modern
And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
Traditional
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Literal
…and most of the brothers, trusting in the Lord by my chains, dare more abundantly to speak fearlessly the word.
Latin
…et plures e fratribus in Domino confidentes vinculis meis, abundantius auderent sine timore verbum Dei loqui.

Original

Greek
English
And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

Notes

Because of Paul's courage and boldness, the believers (literally the brothers in the Lord; see study note on 1:12) became more daring and less fearful in sharing God's message. Paul's boldness spread to others.

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

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

James 1:2–12

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bond, Bondage Letter to the Colossians Nero Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Holy Boldness: Ministers should Exhibit, in Preaching Persecution of the Righteous Persecution of the Righteous: Diffuses the Gospel Religious Zeal: Exemplified Rome: Christians In Tact: Paul in Turning the Preaching of his Adversaries to Advantage