Philippians 1:13

My bonds in Christ. Rather, “my bonds have become known [to be] in connection with Christ,” that is, it is now apparent that he has been imprisoned, not because of any misdeeds, but because of his witness concerning Christ.

In all the palace. Gr. en holē tō praitōriō, literally, “in the whole praetorium.” There is a wide variety of opinion concerning the meaning of this phrase. Four interpretations have been advanced: (1) that “praetorium” refers to the barracks in which the Praetorian soldiers were housed; (2) that “praetorium” refers to the ruler’s residence (see on Matthew 27:27); (3) that en holē tō praitōriō should be translated “among all the praetorii,” and that “praetorii” refers to the judicial authorities responsible for Paul’s trial; (4) that en holē tō praitōriō should be translated “among all the Praetorian [Guard],” referring to the soldiers who were guarding Paul (see on Acts 28:16). The last appears the most reasonable view, and accords well with the context. The Praetorian soldiers, in the course of their duties of guarding Paul, would come to see the true state of affairs, and realize that he was imprisoned only because of his faith and evangelistic zeal. Since these soldiers were frequently changed, it might be said that the whole guard had come to know the truth concerning Paul.

In all other places. Rather, “among all the rest,” that is, not only among the Praetorian Guard but among the other people who came into contact with the captive apostle. Thus, although Paul was confined, the witness of his ardent Christian life spread far beyond the place where he was imprisoned.