Philippians 1:12

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“Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.”

What this verse means

Read Philippians 1:12 in the flow of Philippians1 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Philippians1 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

“Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things concerning me, rather to an advancement of the good news have come,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 1:12 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
  2. Esther 9:1On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them.
  3. Psalms 76:10Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.
  4. Acts 8:4Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
  5. Acts 11:19Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
  6. Acts 21:28crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”
  7. Acts 22:1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
  8. Acts 28:1Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta.
  9. Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
  10. Romans 8:37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
  11. 2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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