Philippians 1:13

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὥστε τοὺς δεσμούς μου φανεροὺς ἐν Χριστῷ γενέσθαι ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ πραιτωρίῳ, καὶ τοῖς λοιποῖς πάσιν·

Transliteration

So that the desmous of me phanerous in Christō genesthai in whole the praitōriō, and to the loipois all;

Grammar Details

• *desmous*: accusative, masculine, plural - bonds/chains
• *phanerous*: accusative, masculine, plural - evident/manifest
• *Christō*: dative, masculine, singular - in Christ
• *genesthai*: aorist middle infinitive - to become
• *praitōriō*: dative, neuter, singular - praetorium/governor's headquarters
• *loipois*: dative, masculine, plural - rest/remaining ones

Word Meanings

• *desmous*: bonds/chains/imprisonment
• *phanerous*: evident/manifest/known/apparent
• *genesthai*: to become/to be made
• *praitōriō*: praetorium/governor's headquarters/imperial guard
• *loipois*: rest/remaining ones/others

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  So that my chains in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  So that my bondes in Christ are manyfest thorow out all the iudgement hall and in all other places:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  so that my bondes in Christ are manifest thorow out all ye iudgmet hall, and in all other places:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  So that my bandes in Christ are famous throughout all the iudgement hall, and in all other places,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  So that my bondes in Christe, are manifest, throughout all the iudgement hall, and in all other places.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other [places];

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  so that my bonds have become manifest in Christ in the whole praetorium, and to the other places -- all,

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  So that it became clear through all the Praetorium, and to all the rest, that I was a prisoner on account of Christ;

• World English Bible (2000)

  so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The whole imperial guard and everyone else knows that I am in prison for the sake of Christ,

Referenced Verses

• Phil 1:7 : 7 It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.
• Phil 4:22 : 22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
• Col 4:3-9 : 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may reveal it clearly, as I ought to speak. 5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. 7 Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts. 9 With him is Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him). 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only ones among the circumcision who are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 I can testify to him that he is passionately concerned for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, greets you, as does Demas. 15 Greet the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets in her house. 16 After this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to Archippus, 'Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you may fulfill it.' 18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
• 1 Thess 1:8-9 : 8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you—not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out everywhere, so that we don’t need to say anything. 9 For they themselves tell about how you welcomed us and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.
• 2 Tim 2:9 : 9 For this gospel I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
• 1 Pet 4:12-16 : 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
• Acts 20:23-24 : 23 'Except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that chains and afflictions await me.' 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'
• Acts 21:11-13 : 11 He came to us, took Paul’s belt, and tied his own hands and feet with it. He said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘This is how the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” 12 When we heard this, we and the local believers pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
• Acts 26:29 : 29 Paul replied, 'I pray to God that whether in a short or long time, not only you but all who are listening to me today might become as I am—except for these chains.'
• Acts 26:31 : 31 As they were leaving, they began to discuss among themselves, saying, 'This man has done nothing deserving death or imprisonment.'
• Acts 28:17 : 17 After three days, Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, 'Brothers, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was handed over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.'
• Acts 28:20 : 20 For this reason, I have asked to see you and to speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.
• Acts 28:30 : 30 For two whole years, Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.
• Eph 3:1 : 1 For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
• Eph 4:1 : 1 Therefore, I, a prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
• Eph 6:20 : 20 For which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.