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<a href="/nkjv/philippians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, <a href="/nasb_/philippians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, <a href="/nasb/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, <a href="/nasb77/philippians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, <a href="/lsb/philippians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, <a href="/amp/philippians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now I want you to know, believers, that what has happened to me [this imprisonment that was meant to stop me] has actually served to advance [the spread of] the good news [regarding salvation]. <a href="/csb/philippians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, <a href="/hcsb/philippians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel, <a href="/asv/philippians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; <a href="/cev/philippians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My dear friends, I want you to know that what has happened to me has helped to spread the good news. <a href="/erv/philippians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; <a href="/gwt/philippians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what happened to me has helped to spread the Good News. <a href="/gnt/philippians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> I want you to know, my friends, that the things that have happened to me have really helped the progress of the gospel. <a href="/isv/philippians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually caused the gospel to advance. <a href="/msb/philippians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. <a href="/net/philippians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel: <a href="/nheb/philippians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News; <a href="/wbt/philippians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel; <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now I would have you know, brethren, that what I have gone through has turned out to the furtherance of the Good News rather than otherwise. <a href="/web/philippians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I intend you to know, brothers, that the things concerning me, rather have come to an advancement of the good news, <a href="/blb/philippians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I want you to know brothers, that the things concerning me really have turned out to the advancement of the gospel, <a href="/ylt/philippians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things concerning me, rather to an advancement of the good news have come, <a href="/slt/philippians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things concerning me have rather gone to the advancement of the good news;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now, brethren, I desire you should know, that the things which have happened to me, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel: <a href="/cpdv/philippians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now, brothers, I want you to know that the things concerning me happened for the advancement of the Gospel, <a href="/nabre/philippians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> I want you to know, brothers, that my situation has turned out rather to advance the gospel, <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I want you to know, beloved, that what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now I would have you know this, my brethren, that my work has been greatly furthered by the gospel; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I wish you to know my brethren, that my condition has come all the more to anticipate The Gospel;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But I wish you to know, brethren, that the things which have befallen me have turned out rather to the advancement of the gospel; <a href="/godbey/philippians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I wish you, brethren, to know that the affairs appertaining to me have turned out rather unto the promotion of the gospel. <a href="/haweis/philippians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now I wish you, brethren, to know, that the things which have befallen me have rather conduced to the progress of the gospel; <a href="/mace/philippians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; <a href="/wey/philippians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now I would have you know, brethren, that what I have gone through has turned out to the furtherance of the Good News rather than otherwise. <a href="/worrell/philippians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now I wish you to know, brethren, that the things relating to me have resulted rather in the furtherance of the Gospel; <a href="/worsley/philippians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But I would have you know, my brethren, that the things, which have befallen me, have proved rather to the advancement of the gospel: <a href="/parallel/philippians/1-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=85" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/1.htm">Paul's Trials Advance the Gospel</a> 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/1014.htm" title="1014: boulomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to will, i.e. be willing.">I want</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: Ginōskein (V-PNA) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">to know,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">my circumstances</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">have actually</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elēlythen (V-RIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">served</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4297.htm" title="4297: prokopēn (N-AFS) -- Progress, advancement. From prokopto; progress, i.e. Advancement.">advance</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangeliou (N-GNS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel.</a> 13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9</a> for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25-34</a> About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. / Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. / When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-28</a> Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. / Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. ... <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27-36</a> When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, / crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” / For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-12</a> We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. ... <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">2 Corinthians 1:6</a> If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15-16</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. / I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Acts 26:29</a> “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.” <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4-10</a> Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; / in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; ... <a href="/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20</a> So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I would you should understand, brothers, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel;that.<a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28</a> Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.<a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1-30</a> Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you… <a href="/acts/28-1.htm">Acts 28:1-31</a> And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita… rather.<a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11</a> Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.<a href="/esther/9-1.htm">Esther 9:1</a> Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)<a href="/psalms/76-10.htm">Psalm 76:10</a> Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">Advancement</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Circumstances</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-5.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Furtherance</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/galatians/5-10.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Progress</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-22.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/galatians/6-13.htm">Really</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">Served</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/galatians/6-13.htm">Want</a> <a href="/galatians/6-13.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Advancement</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Circumstances</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Furtherance</a> <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-18.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">News</a> <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Progress</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Really</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Served</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/colossians/2-4.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-7.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Want</a> <a href="/colossians/2-1.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 1</div>1. <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,</a> 9. <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">daily praying for their increase in grace;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome;</a> 21. <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death;</a> 27. <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">exhorting them to unity;</a> 28. <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">and to fortitude in persecution.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script 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id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now I want you to know, brothers, Paul often uses the term "brothers" to address fellow believers, emphasizing the familial bond within the Christian community. This reflects the early church's understanding of being united in Christ, transcending ethnic and social boundaries. The use of "brothers" also indicates a personal and affectionate relationship with the recipients of the letter, the Philippians, who were among Paul's first converts in Europe (<a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12-40</a>).that my circumstances Paul is referring to his imprisonment, likely in Rome, as he writes this letter. His circumstances include being under house arrest, chained to a Roman guard, which is detailed in <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16-31</a>. Despite these challenging conditions, Paul remains focused on his mission. His situation exemplifies how God can use difficult circumstances for His purposes, a theme seen throughout Scripture, such as in the life of Joseph (<a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>).have actually served This phrase highlights the unexpected nature of God's work. What might seem like a setback is used by God to further His plans. This reflects the biblical principle that God's ways are higher than human ways (<a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>). Paul's perspective is one of faith and trust in God's sovereignty, seeing beyond the immediate difficulties to the greater purpose.to advance the gospel. The advancement of the gospel is central to Paul's mission and the mission of the early church. Despite being in chains, Paul continues to preach and teach, as seen in his interactions with the Roman guards and visitors (<a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Philippians 1:13-14</a>). This advancement is not just geographical but also spiritual, as the message of Christ reaches new audiences and strengthens the faith of believers. The concept of the gospel advancing despite opposition is echoed in other parts of the New Testament, such as in <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29-31</a>, where the apostles pray for boldness in the face of persecution.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Philippians. He is in prison at the time of writing, yet he sees his imprisonment as a means to further the gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philippians.htm">Philippians</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. They were known for their strong faith and support of Paul's ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/r/roman_imprisonment.htm">Roman Imprisonment</a> Paul is writing from prison, likely in Rome, where he is under house arrest. His imprisonment is a key context for understanding the message of this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_adversity.htm">God's Sovereignty in Adversity</a> Even in difficult circumstances, God can use our situations to further His purposes. Paul's imprisonment, rather than hindering the gospel, actually served to advance it. <a href="/topical/p/perspective_on_suffering.htm">Perspective on Suffering</a> As believers, we are called to view our trials through the lens of God's greater plan. Paul's example teaches us to look for how God might be using our struggles for His glory. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The gospel is not limited by human constraints. Paul's situation demonstrates that the message of Christ can spread in any circumstance, encouraging us to be bold in sharing our faith. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a> Paul addresses the Philippians as "brothers," highlighting the importance of Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement, especially during trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 1</a> <a href="/q/how_is_paul's_prison_claim_proven_historically.htm">How can Paul’s claim that his imprisonment helped spread the message (Philippians 1:12–13) be substantiated by historical evidence outside the Bible? </a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_life's_disappointments.htm">What does the Bible say about life's disappointments?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_a_reason_for_everything.htm">Is there a reason for everything?</a> <a href="/q/can_prayer_alone_cure_mental_distress.htm">Philippians 4:6–7 suggests prayer eliminates anxiety—does modern psychology or science support that prayer alone can cure mental distress? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The things which happened unto me--viz., since he parted from them (see <a href="/acts/20-6.htm" title="And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas in five days; where we stayed seven days.">Acts 20:6</a>)--his arrest at Jerusalem, and the long captivity of years, first at Caesarea, then at Rome. Nothing could have appeared to be a more fatal blow to the progress of the gospel; but St. Paul assures them that "rather" (i.e., on the contrary) all these things tended to its furtherance. He had intended to see Rome (<a href="/acts/19-21.htm" title="After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.">Acts 19:21</a>; <a href="/context/romans/15-23.htm" title="But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you;">Romans 15:23-24</a>), since his work in Greece and Asia was now over. He did visit it, although in chains; and his acquaintance with the Roman soldiers at Caesarea probably prepared for him an opening at Rome, which he could not otherwise have found, even into Caesar's household.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel. After thanksgiving and prayer, St. Paul turns to his own imprisonment at Rome. That imprisonment, he says, has resulted in the furtherance of the gospel, rather than, as might have been expected, in its hindrance. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I want βούλομαι (boulomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1014.htm">Strong's 1014: </a> To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to 'will, ' i.e. be willing. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to know, Γινώσκειν (Ginōskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. my circumstances τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. {have} actually μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. served ἐλήλυθεν (elēlythen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. advance προκοπὴν (prokopēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4297.htm">Strong's 4297: </a> Progress, advancement. From prokopto; progress, i.e. Advancement. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel. εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 1:12 Now I desire to have you know (Philipp. Phil. 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