Philippians 1:14 “And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare…”

Philippians 1:14

And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

In so much that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bandes, and dare more frankely speake the word.

Darby Translation

and that the most of the brethren, trusting in [the] Lord through my bonds, dare more abundantly to speak the word of God fearlessly.

Young's Literal Translation

and the greater part of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence by my bonds, are more abundantly bold — fearlessly to speak the word.

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“brethren”

Colossians 4:7 Philippians 4:1

Colossians 4:7 · BSB

Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

Philippians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

“waxing”

1 Thessalonians 2:2 Colossians 4:4 Acts 4:23–31 2 Corinthians 1:3–7 Ephesians 3:13 Ephesians 6:19

1 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB

As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

Colossians 4:4 · BSB

Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

Acts 4:23–31 · BSB

On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

2 Corinthians 1:3–7 · BSB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

Ephesians 3:13 · BSB

So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Ephesians 6:19 · BSB

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

“without”

Luke 1:74 Luke 12:5–7

Luke 1:74 · BSB

deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,

Luke 12:5–7 · BSB

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

Also

Philippians 1:7

Philippians 1:7 · BSB

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

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