Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. New Living Translation And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear. English Standard Version And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Berean Standard Bible And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. Berean Literal Bible and most of the brothers, trusting in the Lord by my chains, to dare more abundantly to speak fearlessly the word. King James Bible And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. New King James Version and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. New American Standard Bible and that most of the brothers and sisters, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. NASB 1995 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. NASB 1977 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. Legacy Standard Bible and that most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord because of my chains, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. Amplified Bible Because of my chains [seeing that I am doing well and that God is accomplishing great things], most of the brothers have renewed confidence in the Lord, and have far more courage to speak the word of God [concerning salvation] without fear [of the consequences, seeing that God can work His good in all circumstances]. Christian Standard Bible Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly. Holman Christian Standard Bible Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message fearlessly. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Now most of the Lord's followers have become brave and are fearlessly telling the message. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So through my being in prison, the Lord has given most of our brothers and sisters confidence to speak God's word more boldly and fearlessly than ever. Good News Translation And my being in prison has given most of the believers more confidence in the Lord, so that they grow bolder all the time to preach the message fearlessly. International Standard Version Moreover, because of my imprisonment the Lord has caused most of the brothers to become confident to speak God's word more boldly and courageously than ever before. Majority Standard Bible And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. NET Bible and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly. New Heart English Bible and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word without fear. Webster's Bible Translation And many of the brethren in the Lord, becoming confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Weymouth New Testament and the greater part of the brethren, made confident in the Lord through my imprisonment, now speak of God's Message without fear, more boldly than ever. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the greater part of the brothers in the LORD, having confidence by my bonds, are more abundantly bold to fearlessly speak the word. Berean Literal Bible and most of the brothers, trusting in the Lord by my chains, to dare more abundantly to speak fearlessly the word. Young's Literal Translation and the greater part of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence by my bonds, are more abundantly bold -- fearlessly to speak the word. Smith's Literal Translation And many of the brethren in the Lord, having trusted to my bonds, more abundantly dared to speak the word fearlessly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd many of the brethren in the Lord, growing confident by my bands, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear. Catholic Public Domain Version And many from among the brothers in the Lord, becoming confident through my chains, are now much bolder in speaking the Word of God without fear. New American Bible and so that the majority of the brothers, having taken encouragement in the Lord from my imprisonment, dare more than ever to proclaim the word fearlessly. New Revised Standard Version and most of the brothers and sisters, having been made confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, dare to speak the word with greater boldness and without fear. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd many of the brethren in our LORD have grown confident by my imprisonment and, with increasing boldness, speak the word of God without fear. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A multitude of the brethren who are in our Lord have been confident because of my chains and have been all the more defiant without fear to speak the word of God; NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand most of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence in my bonds, are more bold to speak the word without fear. Godbey New Testament and many of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are bold to speak the word of God more fluently without fear. Haweis New Testament and very many of our brethren in the Lord, assuming confidence from my chains, are more abundantly bold, fearlessly to preach the word. Mace New Testament even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. Weymouth New Testament and the greater part of the brethren, made confident in the Lord through my imprisonment, now speak of God's Message without fear, more boldly than ever. Worrell New Testament and that the greater part of the brethren, having become confident in the Lord by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear. Worsley New Testament and many of the brethren in the Lord, encouraged by my bonds, are much more bold to publish the word without fear. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Trials Advance the Gospel…13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. 15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.… Cross References Acts 4:29-31 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, / as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” / After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 2 Corinthians 3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 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, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. Acts 28:31 Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 1:7-8 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. / So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. 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. Acts 4:13 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. 2 Corinthians 7:4 Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Acts 5:41-42 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. / Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. 1 Peter 3:14-15 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” / But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Acts 9:27-28 Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. / So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Treasury of Scripture And many of the brothers in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. brethren. Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Colossians 4:7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: waxing. Acts 4:23-31 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them… 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; … Ephesians 3:13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. without. Luke 1:74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, Luke 12:5-7 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him… Jump to Previous Abundantly Bold Bonds Confidence Confident Dare Encouraged Far Fear God's Greater Heart Imprisonment Message Part Speak Stronger Trusting WordJump to Next Abundantly Bold Bonds Confidence Confident Dare Encouraged Far Fear God's Greater Heart Imprisonment Message Part Speak Stronger Trusting WordPhilippians 1 1. Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love toward the Philippians,9. daily praying for their increase in grace; 12. he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome; 21. and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death; 27. exhorting them to unity; 28. and to fortitude in persecution. And most of the brothers This phrase refers to the fellow believers in Christ, specifically those who are part of the early Christian community. The term "brothers" (Greek: ἀδελφοί, adelphoi) is often used in the New Testament to denote not just biological siblings but spiritual kinship among believers. In the context of the early church, this highlights the sense of unity and shared mission among Christians. Historically, the early church faced significant persecution, and the term "brothers" underscores the solidarity and mutual support that were crucial for their survival and growth. confident in the Lord by my chains now dare even more to speak the word without fear Waxing confident by my bonds.--There is a two-fold sense here, corresponding to the two-fold division of preachers made below. Those who preached Christ "of contention" trusted in St. Paul's captivity as giving them scope; those who preached "of good will" found in it a striking example of evil overruled to good, and so gained from it fresh encouragement. Verse 14. - And many of the brethren in the Lord; rather, and that most. Most of the brethren took courage; there were exceptions. Waxing confident by my bonds. The words, "in the Lord," are perhaps better taken with being "confident." Their confidence rests upon St. Paul's bonds, but it is in the Lord. St. Paul's example gives them courage, because they know that he is suffering for the love of Christ, and is supported in his sufferings by the grace of Christ. Are much more bold to speak the word without fear; better, more abundantly, as R.V. The best manuscripts read here, "the Word of God."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. most πλείονας (pleionas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural - Comparative Strong's 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers, ἀδελφῶν (adelphōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. confident πεποιθότας (pepoithotas) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Lord Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. by τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. chains, δεσμοῖς (desmois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 1199: Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability. [now] dare τολμᾶν (tolman) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 5111: To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. more greatly περισσοτέρως (perissoterōs) Adverb Strong's 4057: Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly. to speak λαλεῖν (lalein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. without fear. ἀφόβως (aphobōs) Adverb Strong's 870: Fearlessly, shamelessly, securely, tranquilly. Adverb from a compound of a and phobos; fearlessly. 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