The things which happened unto me (τα κατ' εμε). "The things concerning me" = "my affairs" as common in Josephus.

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But I would have you understand. Paul here turns to himself, and goes into a somewhat extended account of his own feelings in his trials, …

The things which happened unto me—namely, since he parted from them ()—his arrest at Jerusalem, and the long captivity of…

Notice the beautiful self-forgetfulness of the apostle Paul. As long as the gospel could be more widely published, he did not mind where he was, or…

“I want you to know” typically introduces an important assertion and may imply that misunderstanding has arisen over a matter. In this instance, th…

But I wish you to know We all know from our own experience how much the flesh is inclined to be offended by the humiliation of the cross. …

But I would you should understand, brethren
The church at Philippi having heard of the apostle's troubles, he was very desirou…

The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to counteract the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These th…

Having stated the reason for hope concerning the future, he now indicates the matters for which he prays for them. First, he mentions his desire, w…