ACC ~ Philippians 1 v14a

THE EFFECT OF MY IMPRISONMENT. THEODORET: “My chains,” he says in effect, “have themselves become the source of courage to the others. They can easily see that I bear adversity with joy. So they come to preach the divine gospel fearlessly.” PISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS 1.14.

CONFIDENT IN THE LORD. CHRYSOSTOM: “It is confidence in the Lord, not in me as such, that is elicited by my chains. As others take courage from my bonds, so do I. As I become the cause of confidence to others, much more does this have an effect within myself.” … Note how Paul, even in speaking of great things, remains aware of the tendency toward pride and does not cease to enjoin modesty. HOMILY ON PHILIPPIANS 3.1.14.

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