Philippians 1:12 asv — Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of…

American Standard Version

"Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; "

— Philippians 1:12, American Standard Version

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Philippians 1 — Context

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And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

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so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

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being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

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Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel;

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

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and that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

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Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Philippians 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 1:12 say?
Philippians 1:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; ”
Where is Philippians 1:12 in the Bible?
Philippians 1:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 1:12.
What translation should I read Philippians 1:12 in?
Philippians 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 1:12?
Philippians 1:12 reads (ASV): “Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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