Philippians 1:12-14

The Advance of the Gospel

12 I want you to know, brothers, 1 that what has happened to me has really x served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard 2 and y to all the rest that z my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold a to speak the word 3 without fear.

  1. Cross References
    Philippians 1:25
    Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith.
    1 Timothy 4:15
    Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
  2. Cross References
    Acts 28:30 - 31
    He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him.
    2 Timothy 2:9
    For which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
  3. Cross References
    Luke 21:13
    This will be your opportunity to bear witness.
    Philippians 1:7
    It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
  4. Cross References
    Acts 4:31
    And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
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