Philippians 1:12

“But I would ye should understand, brethren, etc.] The church at Philippi having heard of the apostle's troubles, he was very desirous that they should have a true and right understanding of them, and especially of the use they had been of, and were like to be of more and more; and that partly that such as were weak among them might not be offended and staggered, and partly that all might be comforted; as also that they might be animated and encouraged hereby to endure, with patience and cheerfulness, whatsoever afflictions might befall them for the sake of Christ: his sufferings are more obscurely expressed in the next clause, and more clearly in (<500113>Philippians 1:13), that the things…”

“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] (Phi 1:19, Phi 1:28; Phi 2:17).”

“But I would ye should understand - Paul here turns to himself, and goes into a somewhat extended account of his own feelings in his trials, and of the effects of his imprisonment at Rome he wished them to understand what his circumstances were, and what had been the effect of his imprisonment, probably, for such reasons as these: (1) They were tenderly attached to him, and would feel an interest in all that pertained to him. (2) It was possible that they might hear unfounded rumors about the manner of his treatment, and he wished that they should understand the exact truth. (3) He had real intelligence to communicate to them that would be joyful to them, about the effect of his imprisonment,…”

“The things concerning me - My sufferings. Have fallen out rather to the furtherance, than, as you feared, the hinderance, of the gospel. Philippians 1:13”

“1:12-19 Paul rejoiced that his imprisonment had resulted in the spread of the Good News. 1:12 my dear brothers and sisters: Greek adelphoi, a generic term commonly used to address members of the same family, both male and female. • Everything that has happened to me here refers to Paul’s imprisonment. • has helped to spread the Good News: See Acts 28:17-31 for an example of this.”

“that: Act 21:28-36, 22:1-30, 28:1-31 rather: Exo 18:11; Est 9:1; Psa 76:10; Act 8:4, Act 11:19-21; Rom 8:28, Rom 8:37; Ti2 2:9 Philippians 1:13”