Philippians 1:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Philippians 1:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But I would ye should understand - Paul here turns to himself, and goes into a somewhat extended account of his own feelings in his trials, and of the effects of his imprisonment at Rome he wishe...
Philippians 1:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(4) But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (4) He prevents the offence that might come by his...
Philippians 1:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Php_1:12-18. The Apostle's Present Condition. Turning from these thoughts about his correspondents Paul informs them of his own condition. His very imprisonment has helped his missionary work inste...
Philippians 1:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

would , &c.. wish (App-102.) you. understand . App-132. things , &c.. things with reference to (App-104.) me. fallen out . Literally comp. furtherance . Greek. prokope. Here, Phil...
Philippians 1:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12 But I wish you to know We all know from our own experience, how much the flesh is wont to be offended by the abasement of the cross. We allow, indeed, Christ crucified to be preached to u...
Philippians 1:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; That the things which happened unto me - St. Paul was a...
Philippians 1:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But I would ye should understand,— The Philippians, from the great affection they bore to St. Paul, being much concerned on account of his present sufferings, he labours, from this to the 26th vers...
Philippians 1:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; Understand, х ginoosken ( G1097 )] - 'know.'...
Philippians 1:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Prisoner Apostle in Rome § 1. Address and Salutation ( Philippians 1:1-2 ). Philippians 1:1 ; Philippians 1:2 . The form of greeting in Philippians 1:1-2 is that common to the Epistles of...
Philippians 1:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 2. Statement of St. Paul’s condition at Rome ( Philippians 1:12-26 ). (1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwil...
Philippians 1:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 3 HOW THE PHILIPPIANS SHOULD THINK OF PAUL AT ROME. Philippians 1:12-20 (R.V.) HAVING poured out his feelings about those dear friends and children in the Lord at Philippi, the Apostle...
Philippians 1:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“To Live Is Christ, and To Die Is Gain” Philippians 1:12-21 It was a matter of comparative indifference to Paul what happened to himself so long as the gospel progressed, because the extension...
Philippians 1:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This letter is in itself a revelation of Christian experience. The word “sin" is not mentioned. The flesh is referred to only that it may be ignored. It is characterized by a revelation of the mind o...
Philippians 1:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(12) В¶ 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 a...
Philippians 1:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But I would ye should understand, brethren ,.... The church at Philippi having heard of the apostle's troubles, he was very desirous that they should have a true and right understanding of them, and...
Philippians 1:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; Ver. 12. Rather unto the furtherance ] So were Luth...
Philippians 1:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 Gree...
Philippians 1:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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, "servant...
Philippians 1:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Success and Joy. A. D. 62. 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that...
Philippians 1:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But I would ye should understand, brethren: to obviate the insinuations which false teachers and others might make use of from Paul's sufferings, to obstruct the cordial entertainment of those glad...
Philippians 1:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Now I would have you know, brothers and sister, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the progress of the gospel,' Paul wants to prevent the Philippians from becoming disco...
Philippians 1:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 1:12 . The things which happened unto me. —Precisely the same phrase as in Ephesians 6:21 ; is translated “my affairs” (so Colossians 4:7 ). These ci...
Philippians 1:12 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 1:12-14 Circumstances the most untoward may in reality be advancing the Divine kingdom among men. I. God's providence is not to be interpreted in fragments. II. The moral is higher t...
Philippians 1:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 1:12-14 . But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the thing, which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; so that my bonds in Christ are ma...
Philippians 1:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 1:1 . Paul and Timotheus. The latter is associated as a fellow-labourer, and an apostolic man with himself. They had together planted churches, at the hazard of their lives, and their...
Philippians 1:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timotheus . St. Paul does not assume his official title in writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica; it is used in all his other E...
Philippians 1:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel,
Philippians 1:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 16:11 ; Deuteronomy 13:6 ; Ephesians 4:32 ; Jeremiah 31:20 ; Luke 15:20 ; Mark 11:25 ; Matthew 18:21-35 ; Matthew 6:14 ; Matthew 6:15
Philippians 1:12 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Saints in Christ Jesus Philippians 1:1-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are entering a most remarkable Book written by the Holy Ghost through Paul. It is a Book that discloses many of those tender...
Philippians 1:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The things concerning me — My sufferings. Have fallen out rather to the furtherance, than, as you feared, the hinderance, of the gospel.

Philippians 1:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 1:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 1:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 1:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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

Philippians 1:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 1:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 1:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 1:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 1:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 1:12 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Philippians 1:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 1:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 1:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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

Philippians 1:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 1:12 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philippians 1:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes