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11 being filled with the fruit of righteousness, that [is] through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

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

13 so that my bonds have become manifest in Christ in the whole praetorium, and to the other places -- all,

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11 filled with the fruit of righteousness(A) that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,[a] that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[b] and to everyone else that I am in chains(B) for Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:12 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 14; and in 3:1, 13, 17; 4:1, 8, 21.
  2. Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace