And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
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Interpretation
The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to take off the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known; and led some to inquire after the gospel.
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This thought runs through Philippians 1:12-14.