^{12 Ref} Now I desire to have you know, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Gospel;

^{13 Ref} so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;

^{14 Ref} and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.