Philippians 1:14 NIV,NKJV

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:14

1:14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the {k} word without fear.(k) The Gospel is called the word, to set forth the excellence of it. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

Consistently with the character of the epistle, in his addressing the Philippians, Paul does not do so as an apostle, but linking Timothy's name with his own, makes use of the lowlier title, "servants of Jesus Christ." It will be noted that in those epistles in which he writes as an apostle, he makes an authoritative communication of the mind of God, which rightfully requires the obedience of faith. As an apostle he is invested with God-given authority. As a servant, on the other hand,... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:1-30

JOY IN SUFFERING The epistle opens with the customary salutation or greeting (Philippians 1:1-2 ). Timothy is named with Paul, not that he is a co-writer, but a co-worker in Philippi, and hence known to the church. He is however, Paul’s companion in Rome at this time. Note the important expression “in Christ Jesus,” which was explained in Ephesians. Note the advanced development of the church “bishops and deacons” or “overseers and working-helpers.” Then comes the thanksgiving (Philippians... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

(12) ¶ But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (13) So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; (14) And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. It should seem, by what the Apostle here saith, that the Church at Philippi had so much affection for Paul, (as they well might,) that on... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:14

And many of, &c. encouraged by the intrepidity and perseverance of the apostle. (Calmet) --- Knowing that sufferings undergone for the cause of Jesus Christ were most honourable, and the portion truly enviable of all the saints, as by sufferings they were known to be his disciples, and by sufferings they were to purchase that eternal weighty of glory prepared for all that suffer patiently and joyfully for God's sake. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12-20

12-20 The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to take off the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known; and led some to inquire after the gospel. He suffered from false friends, as well as from enemies. How wretched the temper of those who preached Christ out of envy and contention, and to add affliction to the bonds that oppressed this best of men! The apostle was easy in the... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Philippians 1:1-99

Philippians 1 IN OPENING, PAUL does not present himself as an apostle, but just as a bondman of Jesus Christ. Hence we are not to regard the experience which he is led to relate as being something apostolic, and therefore beyond the reach of ordinary Christians. On the contrary it is the experience of a bondman or servant, and we all are that. He addresses himself to those at Philippi who could be spoken of as “saints in Christ Jesus.” Being in Christ they were set apart for God. They had... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philippians 1:12-17

St. Paul's Present Circumstances, Experiences, and Expectations. The result of Paul's imprisonment: v. 12. But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel, v. 13. so that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace and in all other places; v. 14. and many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the Word without fear. v. 15. Some, indeed,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philippians 1:12-26

(2) The gospel, in spite of insincere or false brethren and threatening danger of death, makes progress during the Apostle’s captivity at Rome (Philippians 1:12-26)After referring to the happy effects of his ministry in bonds (Philippians 1:12-14) among sincere and insincere witnesses for Christ (Philippians 1:15-17) he expresses his views respecting this varied experience (Philippians 1:18-20) and calmly revolves the question whether life or death may be better for him (Philippians... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 1:12-20

PHILIPPIANS A PRISONER’S TRIUMPH Php_1:12-20 R.V. Paul’s writings are full of autobiography, that is partly owing to temperament, partly to the profound interpenetration of his whole nature with his religion. His theology was but the generalisation of his experience. He has felt and verified all that he has to say. But the personal experiences of this sunny letter to his favourite church have a character all their own. In that atmosphere of untroubled love and sympathy a shyer heart than... read more