Bible Commentary

So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other [places]; 13. So that, &c.] Render, So that my bonds are become manifest (as being) in Christ. In other words, his imprisonment has come to be seen in its true significance, as no mere political or ecclesiastical matter, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:13”

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 12 20. Account of St Paul’s present Circumstances and Experience 12. But ] Better, now, as R.V. I would, &c.] More lit. and simply, I wish you to know; I desire … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:12”

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 11. Being filled ] Lit. and better, having been filled. He anticipates the great Day, and sees the Philippians as then, completed and developed as to the results of grace. His prayer for them is that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:11”

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ; 10. That ] Better, as better marking a close sequence on the last clause, so that. approve ] Better, in modern English, test. The spiritual “judgment” was to be thus applied. things that are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:10”

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and [in] all judgment; 9. I pray ] He takes up the words, Php 1:4, “in every request for you all.” that ] Lit., by classical rules, “ in order that.” But in later Greek the phrase has lost its … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:9”

For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 8. God is my record ] Better, witness; for which word “record” is a synonym in older English, e.g. in Chaucer. For this solemn and tender appeal cp. Rom 1:9; 1Th 2:5; 1Th 2:10; and see 2Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:8”

Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 7. meet ] Lit., and better, just, right. for me ] The pronoun … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:7”

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: 6. Being confident ] This verse is a parenthesis in the thought, suggested by the continuity “until now” of the Philippians’ love and labour. The past of grace leads him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:6”

For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 5. For your fellowship in the gospel ] Lit. “on account of your participation unto the Gospel”; i.e. because of your efforts, in union with mine, for the furtherance of the Gospel. See R.V.; and cp. 2Co 2:12, and Php 2:22 below. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:5”

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 4. every prayer ] every request. The Greek word is narrower than that, e. g. Eph 1:16, which includes the whole action of worship. See below on Php 4:6. for you all ] See, for the same phrase, or kindred words, Php … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 1:4”