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Selected Verse: Philippians 1:14 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Php 1:14 |
Strong Concordance |
And [2532] many [4119] of the brethren [80] in [1722] the Lord [2962], waxing confident [3982] by my [3450] bonds [1199], are much more [4056] bold [5111] to speak [2980] the word [3056] without fear [870]. |
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King James |
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
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." |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
And many of the brethren - Many Christians. It is evident from this, that there were already "many" in Rome who professed Christianity.
In the Lord - In the Lord Jesus; that is, united to him and to each other by a professed attachment to him. This is a common phrase to, designate Christians.
Waxing confident by my bonds - Becoming increasingly bold and zealous in consequence of my being confined. This might have been either:
(1) that from the very fact that so distinguished a champion of the truth had been imprisoned, they were excited to do all they could in the cause of the gospel. Or,
(2) they were aroused by the fact that the cause of his imprisonment had become generally understood, and that there was a strong current of popular favor setting toward Christianity in consequence of it. Or,
(3) they had had contact with Paul in his own "hired house," and had been incited and encouraged by him to put forth great efforts in the cause. Or,
(4) it would seem that some had been emboldened to promulgate their views, and set themselves up as preachers, who would have been restrained if Paul had been at liberty.
They were disposed to form parties, and to secure followers, and rejoiced in an opportunity to increase their own popularity, and were not unwilling thus to diminish the popularity and lessen the influence of so great a man as Paul. Had he been at liberty, they would have had no prospect of success; see Phi 1:16. To this may be added a suggestion by Theodoret. "Many of the brethren have increased boldness - θάρσος tharsos - on account of my bonds. For seeing me bear such hard things with pleasure, they announce that the gospel (which sustains me) is divine." The same sentiment occurs in Oecumen, and Theophylact; see Bloomfield. In Paul himself they had an illustration of the power of religion, and being convinced of its truth, they went and proclaimed it abroad.
To speak the word without fear - That is, they see that I remain safely (compare Act 28:30), and that there is no danger of persecution, and, stimulated by my sufferings and patience, they go and make the gospel known. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Many (τοὺς πλείονας)
Rev., correctly, the most. Lit., the more. Implying that there were a few who held back.
Brethren in the Lord
In the Lord should be rather connected with being confident. The expression brethren in the Lord does not occur in the New Testament; while to have confidence in one in the Lord is found Gal 5:10; Th2 3:4; compare Phi 2:24. In the Lord is thus emphatic. It may be correlative with in Christ, Phi 1:13; but this is not certain. In the Lord trusting my bonds, signifies that the bonds awaken confidence as being the practical testimony to the power of the Gospel for which Paul is imprisoned, and therefore an encouragement to their faith.
Are much more bold (περισσοτέρως τολμᾶν)
Rev., more abundantly bold, thus holding more closely to the literal meaning of the adverb. For are bold, see on Co2 10:2. The boldness required to profess Christ within the precincts of the palace is illustrated by the graffito or wall-scribble discovered in 1857 among the ruins on the Palatine. It is a caricature of Christ on the cross, with an ass's head, while on the left appears a christian youth in an attitude of adoration. Underneath are scrawled the words Alexamenos worships God.
To speak (λαλεῖν)
The verb denotes the fact rather than the substance of speaking. See on Mat 28:18. They have broken silence. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| And many - Who were before afraid. Trusting in the Lord through my bonds - When they observed my constancy, and safety not withstanding, are more bold. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
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. |
13 So that [5620] my [3450] bonds [1199] in [1722] Christ [5547] are [1096] manifest [5318] in [1722] all [3650] the palace [4232], and [2532] in all [3956] other [3062] places;
30 And [1161] Paul [3972] dwelt [3306] two [1333] whole [3650] years [1333] in [1722] his own [2398] hired house [3410], and [2532] received [588] all [3956] that came in [1531] unto [4314] him [846],
16 The one [3303] preach [2605] Christ [5547] of [1537] contention [2052], not [3756] sincerely [55], supposing [3633] to add [2018] affliction [2347] to my [3450] bonds [1199]:
18 And [2532] Jesus [2424] came [4334] and spake [2980] unto them [846], saying [3004], All [3956] power [1849] is given [1325] unto me [3427] in [1722] heaven [3772] and [2532] in [1909] earth [1093].
2 But [1161] I beseech [1189] you, that I may not [3361] be bold [2292] when I am present [3918] with that confidence [4006], wherewith [3739] I think [3049] to be bold [5111] against [1909] some [5100], which [3588] think [3049] of us [2248] as [5613] if we walked [4043] according [2596] to the flesh [4561].
13 So that [5620] my [3450] bonds [1199] in [1722] Christ [5547] are [1096] manifest [5318] in [1722] all [3650] the palace [4232], and [2532] in all [3956] other [3062] places;
24 But [1161] I trust [3982] in [1722] the Lord [2962] that [3754] I [2064] also [2532] myself [846] shall come [2064] shortly [5030].
4 And [1161] we have confidence [3982] in [1722] the Lord [2962] touching [1909] you [5209], that [3754] ye both [2532] do [4160] and [2532] will do [4160] the things which [3739] we command [3853] you [5213].
10 I [1473] have confidence [3982] in [1519] you [5209] through [1722] the Lord [2962], that [3754] ye will be [5426] none [3762] otherwise [243] minded [5426]: but [1161] he that troubleth [5015] you [5209] shall bear [941] his judgment [2917], whosoever [3748] he be [302] [5600].