Philippians 1:14

Philippians 1:14

Christ Is Preached

12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,

13 so that it has become evident ^ato the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;

14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15 Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:

16 ¹The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;

17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

To Live Is Christ

19 For I know that ^athis will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

<< Philippians 1:13

Philippians 1:15 >>

The most of the brethren (touv pleionav twn adelfwn). "The more part of the brethren." The comparative with the article with the sense of the superlative as often in the Koin‚.

In the Lord (en Kuriw). It is not clear whether this phrase is to be connected with "brethren" or with "being confident" (pepoiqotav), probably with pepoiqotav. If so, then "through my bonds" (toiv desmoiv mou) would be the instrumental case and mean that by means of Paul's bonds the brethren "are more abundantly bold" (perissoterwv tolmain).

**Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Philippians 1:14:**

Acts 28:30
2 Timothy 2:9
2 Timothy 2:9

<< Philippians 1:13

Philippians 1:15 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.