Phili 1:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. understand-- Greek, "know." The Philippians probably had feared that his imprisonment would hinder the spread of the Gospel; he therefore removes this fear. the things which happened unto me-- Greek, "the things concerning me." rather-- so far is my imprisonment from hindering the Gospel. Faith takes in a favorable light even what seems adverse [Bengel] ( , ; ).

‏ Philippians 1:12

12. understand--Greek, "know." The Philippians probably had feared that his imprisonment would hinder the spread of the Gospel; he therefore removes this fear.

the things which happened unto me--Greek, "the things concerning me."

rather--so far is my imprisonment from hindering the Gospel. Faith takes in a favorable light even what seems adverse [Bengel] (Php 1:19, 28; Php 2:17).