Philippians 1:12-19
Summary for Phil 1:12-19: 1:12-19 a Paul rejoiced that his imprisonment had resulted in the spread of the Good News. 1:12 b my dear brothers and sisters: Greek adelphoi, a generic term commonly used to address members of the same family, both male and female.• Everything that has happened to me here refers to Paul’s imprisonment.
• has helped to spread the Good News: See Acts 28:17-31 c for an example of this.
1:13 d The whole palace guard were workers in the emperor’s or provincial governor’s official residence (see 4:22 e).
• Paul was in prison because of Christ—that is, because of preaching the Good News of Christ (cp. Acts 21:26–28:31 f).
1:14 g As a result of Paul’s courage and boldness, the believers (literally the brothers in the Lord; see study note on 1:12) had become more daring and less fearful in proclaiming God’s message. Paul’s boldness was contagious.
Summary for Phil 1:15-18: 1:15-18 h some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry: They evidently were believers who were critical of Paul (cp. 2 Cor 10–13 i; Gal 4:12-20 j; 5:7-12 k). Even so, the message about Christ was being preached, so Paul rejoiced.
1:19 l this will lead to my deliverance: Paul expected to be released from prison soon (see 1:25-26 m; 2:24 n; contrast 2 Tim 4:6 o, written from prison at a later time when Paul expected death).
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