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.

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Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
many	πλείονας pleionas	G4119	more in quantity · adjective — accusative plural masculine, comparative
brethren	ἀδελφῶν adelphōn	G80	a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (m… · noun — genitive plural masculine
in	ἐν en	G1722	"in · preposition
Lord	κυρίῳ kuriō	G2962	supreme in authority · noun — dative singular masculine, a title
confident	πεποιθότας pepoithotas	G3982	to convince (by argument · verb — second perfect active participle, accusative plural masculine
by	δεσμοῖς desmois	G1199	a band · noun — dative plural masculine
my	μοῦ moû	G3450	of me
bonds	δεσμόν desmón	G1199	a band
are	τολμᾶν tolman	G5111	probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through… · verb — present active infinitive
more	περισσοτέρως perissoterōs	G4056	more superabundantly · adverb — comparative
bold	τολμάω tolmáō	G5111	probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through…
speak	λαλεῖν. lalein	G2980	to talk · verb — present active infinitive
word	λόγον logon	G3056	something said (including the thought) · noun — accusative singular masculine
fear	ἀφόβως aphobōs	G870	fearlessly · adverb

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Cross-references

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,
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 yo…
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,
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 con…
Colossians 4:4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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:
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…
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.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:12-20

We see here the care the apostle takes to prevent their being offended at his sufferings. He was now a prisoner at Rome; this might be a stumbling-block to those who had received the gospel by his ministry. They might be tempted to think, If this doctrine were indeed of God, God would not suffer one who was so active and instrumental in preaching and propagating it to be thrown by as a despised broken vessel. They might be shy of owning this doctrine, lest they should be involved in the same trouble themselves. Now to take off the offence of the cross, he expounds this dark and hard chapter of his sufferings, and makes it very easy and intelligible, and reconcilable to the wisdom and goodnes…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 1:14

Translate as Greek, "And that (Phi 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."

Adam Clarke on Philippians 1:14

Waxing confident - Finding the effect produced by the public defense which the apostle made, they were greatly encouraged, and the more boldly and openly proclaimed the doctrine of Christ crucified. The word - The doctrine of Christ; several excellent MSS. and versions add, some Θεου, others Κυριου, the word of God, or the word of the Lord. This is a respectable reading, and is probably genuine.

John Gill on Philippians 1:14

And many of the brethren in the Lord,.... This is another instance of the usefulness of the apostle's sufferings, and another proof of their being for the furtherance of the Gospel; they were not only the means of the conversion of many that were without, but were very encouraging and strengthening to them that were within the church, and to many that were in the ministry; who are called "brethren", some real, others nominal; being partakers of the grace of God, at least in profession, or otherwise they would not have been fit to have been ministers of the word, nor members of a Gospel church, which was necessary to their being regularly sent forth; and whom the apostle calls and owns as bre…

The Church Fathers

"My chains," he says in effect, "have themselves become the source of courage to the others. They can easily see that I bear adversity with joy. So they come to preach the divine gospel fearlessly."
— Theodoret of Cyrus, EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS 1.14

His constancy inspires others to be fearless in preaching. They are learning by the apostle's example that God is present to watch over those who love him. This itself has an effect upon the misguided brethren who have been preaching the Word of God as if from envy, prompted not by confidence or love of God but by competitiveness.
— Ambrosiaster, EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS 1.17.2

When (the apostle) mentions the several motives of those who were preaching the gospel, how that some, "waxing confident by his bonds, were more fearless in speaking the word," while others "preached Christ even out of envy and strife, and again others out of good-will" many also "out of love," and certain "out of contention," and some "in rivalry to himself," he had a favourable opportunity, no doubt, of taxing what they preached with a diversity of doctrine, as if it were no less than this which caused so great a variance in their tempers.
— Tertullian, Against Marcion Book V

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Dictionary and topics

Boldness, Holy · Ministers should exhibit, in: Preaching — Ministers should exhibit, in: Preaching
Rome · Christians in — Christians in
Tact · .In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage — .In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

Philippians 1:14

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:12-20

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 1:14

Adam Clarke on Philippians 1:14

John Gill on Philippians 1:14

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Philippians 1:14

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:12-20

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 1:14

Adam Clarke on Philippians 1:14

John Gill on Philippians 1:14

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on Philippians 1:12-17

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Philippians 1:14