Philippians 1:12
But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
Context
This verse from Philippians Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's joyful greeting from prison: he gives thanks for the Philippians' partnership in the gospel from the first day. His imprisonment has actually advanced the gospel: the whole Praetorian guard knows he is in chains for Christ. For to me …
Other Translations
Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel;
And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things concerning me, rather to an advancement of the good news have come,
Now it is my purpose to make clear to you, brothers, that the cause of the good news has been helped by my experiences;
Cross References
Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man …
And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him …
Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and …
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, …
Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.