Philippians 1:13

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole prætorian guard, and to all the rest;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“so that my bonds have become manifest in Christ in the whole praetorium, and to the other places--all,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 1:13 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 20:23I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
  2. Acts 21:11Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
  3. Acts 26:29“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.”
  4. Acts 26:31On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.”
  5. Acts 28:17After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
  6. Acts 28:20So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
  7. Acts 28:30Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
  8. Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
  9. Ephesians 4:1As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
  10. Ephesians 6:20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
  11. Philippians 1:7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
  12. Philippians 4:22All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
  13. Colossians 4:3as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 1:8For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
  15. 2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
  16. 1 Peter 4:12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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