14Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.


In Context

11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ--to the glory and praise of God.

12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.

13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

Philippians 1:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:14And many of the brethren in the Lord, growing confident by my bands, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:14and 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14and that the most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord through my bonds, dare more abundantly to speak the word of God fearlessly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:14and 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.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14And many of the brethren in the Lord, becoming confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14and 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.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:14and the greater part of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence by my bonds, are more abundantly bold — fearlessly to speak the word.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:14And many of the brothers in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.