14And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.
14and that most of the brothers and sisters,1:14 Or in the Lord, trusting because oftrusting in the Lord because of my 1:14 Lit bondsimprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.
14Because of my chains [seeing that I am doing well and that God is accomplishing great things], most of the 1:14 Lit brethren.brothers have renewed confidence in the Lord, and have far more courage to speak the word of God [concerning salvation] without fear [of the consequences, seeing that God can work His good in all circumstances].