Philippians 1:14 NIV,NKJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

The gospel promoted by persecution. Paul, having stated the substance of his intercession for the Philippian saints, proceeds to show how his apparently unfortunate imprisonment was being providentially overruled for what they had so much at heart, the furtherance of the gospel. It is most instructive to notice how his great heart transmutes adversity into gold, and sees encouragement where others would glean only despair. I. AS A NOTABLE PRISONER , PAUL WAS DRAWING THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-30

Thoughts suggested by his captivity. I. PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL IN ROME . 1 . Generally. "Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel." It might have been expected that his imprisonment, which is principally referred to, would have fallen out to the hindrance of the gospel. But Paul would have his Philippian brethren know, for their comfort and confirmation, that, though to some extent... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:14

And many of the brethren in the Lord ; rather, and that most. Most of the brethren took courage; there were exceptions . Waxing confident by my bonds . The words, "in the Lord," are perhaps better taken with being "confident." Their confidence rests upon St. Paul's bonds, but it is in the Lord. St. Paul's example gives them courage, because they know that he is suffering for the love of Christ, and is supported in his sufferings by the grace of Christ. Are much more bold to speak the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:14

And many of the brethren - Many Christians. It is evident from this, that there were already “many” in Rome who professed Christianity.In the Lord - In the Lord Jesus; that is, united to him and to each other by a professed attachment to him. This is a common phrase to, designate Christians.Waxing confident by my bonds - Becoming increasingly bold and zealous in consequence of my being confined. This might have been either:(1)That from the very fact that so distinguished a champion of the truth... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:12-14

Philippians 1:12-14. But I would ye should understand, &c. As if he had said, Be not discouraged at my sufferings, but observe and consider this for your encouragement; that the things which happened unto me Greek, τα κατ ’ εμε , the things relating unto me: the apostle means his being sent a prisoner to Rome, and his being kept in bonds there, together with all the sufferings which had befallen him during his confinement; have fallen out rather unto the furtherance Than, as you... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12-26

Results of Paul’s imprisonment (1:12-26)Some of the Philippians were becoming down-hearted because Paul had been imprisoned so long. He tries to encourage them with the news that through his imprisonment he has been able to tell the good news of Jesus Christ to many people whom he could not reach otherwise. Among these were people such as Roman guards and government officials. His fearless example has encouraged the local Christians to evangelize more boldly (12-14).Unfortunately, the local... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 1:14

many = the majority. waxing confident = having become confident. See Philippians 1:6 ; "in the Lord" belongs to "confident", not to "brethren". Compare Philippians 2:24 .Romans 14:14 .Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:10 . 2 Thessalonians 3:4 . speak . App-121 . word . App-121 . The texts add "of God". without fear . See 1 Corinthians 16:10 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

And that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.Wesley explained the renewed vigor and courage of "most of the brethren in the Lord" as being due to the fact that "They saw in Paul, as they had never seen before, the presence, power and sufficient grace of Christ."[31]The fact that such a notable character as Paul was permitted for at least a couple of years to continue day by day preaching the gospel... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:14

Philippians 1:14. Waxing confident by my bonds, &c.— Encouraged by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:14

14. Translate as Greek, "And that (Philippians 1:13) most of the brethren in the Lord," &c. "In the Lord," distinguishes them from "brethren after the flesh," Jewish fellow countrymen. ELLICOTT translates, "Trusting in the Lord." by my bonds—encouraged by my patience in bearing my bonds. much more bold—Translate as Greek, "are more abundantly bold." read more