Philippians 1:14
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Philippians 1:14 in other translations
| BSB | And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. |
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| WEB | and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear. |
| ASV | 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. |
| YLT | and the greater part of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence by my bonds, are more abundantly bold--fearlessly to speak the word. |
| DARBY | and that the most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord through my bonds, dare more abundantly to speak the word of God fearlessly. |
| BBE | And most of the brothers in the Lord, taking heart because of my chains, are all the stronger to give the word of God without fear. |
| Webster | And many of the brethren in the Lord, becoming confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. |
What does Philippians 1:14 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
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Barnes' Notes
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 had been imprisoned, they were excited to do all they could in the cause of the gospel. Or
(2.) they were aroused by the fact that the cause of his imprisonment had become generally understood, and that there was a strong current of popular favour setting towards Christianity in consequence of it. Or
(3.) they had had intercourse with Paul in his own "hired house," and had been incited and encouraged by him to put forth great efforts in the cause. Or
(4.) it would seem that some had been emboldened to promulgate their views, and set themselves up as preachers, who would have been restrained if Paul had been at liberty. They were disposed to form parties, and to secure followers, and rejoiced in an opportunity to increase their own popularity, and were not unwilling thus to diminish the popularity and lessen the influence of so great a man as Paul. Had he been at liberty, they would have had no prospect of success. See Php 1:16. To this may be added a suggestion by Theodoret. "Many of the brethren have increased boldness--θαρσος --on account of my bonds. For seeing me bear such hard things with pleasure, they announce that the gospel (which sustains me) is divine." The same sentiment occurs in Oecumen and Theophyl. See Bloomfield. In Paul himself they had an illustration of the power of religion, and being convinced of its truth, they went and proclaimed it abroad.
To speak the word without fear. That is, they see that I remain safely, (comp. Ac 28:30,) and that there is no danger of persecution, and, stimulated by my sufferings and patience, they go and make the gospel known.
(*) "confident" "growing confident"
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 1:12-20
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…
Philippians 1:14 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Philippians 1:14
- Ephesians 6:19-20
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
- Luke 1:74
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
- Colossians 4:4
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
- Philippians 1:7
Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
- Colossians 4:7
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
- Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
- Acts 4:23-31
And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. …
- Luke 12:5-7
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. …
- Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
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Context
- Philippians 1:13
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
- Philippians 1:14
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
- Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Philippians 1:14 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y muchos de los hermanos en el Señor, tomando ánimo con mis prisiones, se atreven mucho más á hablar la palabra sin temor. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | et que la plupart des frères, ayant, dans le Seigneur, pris confiance par mes liens, ont beaucoup plus de hardiesse pour annoncer la parole sans crainte. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | und daß die meisten der Brüder, indem sie im Herrn Vertrauen gewonnen haben durch meine Bande, viel mehr sich erkühnen, das Wort Gottes zu reden ohne Furcht. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | et plures e fratribus in Domino confidentes vinculis meis, abundantius auderent sine timore verbum Dei loqui. |