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General Information:
Paul says that two things have happened because of "the progress of the gospel": many people inside and outside the palace have found out why he is in prison, and other Christians are no longer afraid to proclaim the good news.
Now I want
Here the word "Now" is used to mark a new part of the letter.
brothers
Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women, because all believers in Christ are members of one spiritual family, with God as their heavenly Father.
that what has happened to me
Paul is talking about his time in prison. Alternate translation: "that the things I suffered because I was put into prison for preaching about Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
has really served to advance the gospel
"has caused more people to hear the gospel"