Philippians 1:12

Ministry as a Prisoner

1:12 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, ¹  that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel: ² 

Philippians 2:20

2:20 For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you. ³ 

Philippians 2:23

2:23 So I hope to send him as soon as I know more about my situation,

[1:12]  ¹ tn Grk “brothers,” but the Greek word may be used for “brothers and sisters” or “fellow Christians” as here (cf. BDAG 18 s.v. ἀδελφός 1, where considerable nonbiblical evidence for the plural ἀδελφοί [adelfoi] meaning “brothers and sisters” is cited).

[1:12]  ² tn Grk “for the advance of the gospel.” The genitive εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou) is taken as objective.

[2:20]  ³ tn Grk “For I have no one who is like-minded who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare.”