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Philippians 1:14

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

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

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

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

16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

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BSB
And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
KJV
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
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.
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.
BLB
and most of the brothers, trusting in the Lord by my chains, dare more abundantly to speak fearlessly the word.
ÅB
og så at de fleste av brødrene i Herren har fattet tiltro til mine lenker og derved enn mere har fått mot til å tale ordet uten frykt.
OTB
Og på grunn av mine lenker har de fleste av brødrene og søstrene blitt mer frimodige i Herren og våger enda mer å forkynne Guds ord uten frykt.
B1930
og så at de fleste av brødrene i Herren har fattet tiltro til mine lenker og derved enn mere har fått mot til å tale ordet uten frykt.

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Cross references

  • Ephesians 6:19–20

    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,

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  • 1 Thessalonians 2:2

    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.

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  • Luke 1:74

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

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  • Colossians 4:4

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

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  • Philippians 1:7

    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.

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  • Colossians 4:7

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

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  • Philippians 4:1

    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.

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  • Acts 4:23–31

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

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