Philippians 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:15-18

The spirit of faction. I. WHAT IT IS . Like nearly all human errors, it has its origin in a good trait in our nature which has become corrupted by the introduction of evil motives. It springs from the desire men have to act in common. The Christian development of this desire is the communion of saints. The ideal of redeemed mankind is that it is the body of Christ, which is not a fortuitous concourse of atoms, but a living organism, each part necessary to the whole. Faction corrupts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:16-17

These two verses must change places according to the reading of the best manuscripts. The clauses are inverted by the figure chiasmus. But the other of love ; read, as R.V., the one do it of love. This is better than the other possible rendering, "those who are of love do it. " Knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel . κεῖμαι . I am set or appointed, as in 1 Thessalonians 2:3 ; not, as some understand, I lie in prison. They preach Christ out of love—love for Christ,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:17

But the other of love - From pure motives, and from sincere affection to me.Knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel - They believe that I am an ambassador from God. They regard me as unjustly imprisoned, and while I am disabled, they are willing to aid me in the great cause to which my life is devoted. To alleviate his sorrows, and to carry forward the great cause to defend which he was particularly appointed, they engaged in the work which he could not now do, and went forth to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:15-17

Philippians 1:15-17. Some indeed preach Christ even of envy Envying my success, or envying me that esteem and reputation which I have in the church, and seeking to gain it to themselves; and strife Striving to draw people off from approving me to applaud themselves, and being desirous to maintain in the church a party that shall oppose me, and willing to add as many abetters to it as they possibly can. It is probable, as Whitby and many others have observed, that “these were the Judaizing... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12-26

Results of Paul’s imprisonment (1:12-26)Some of the Philippians were becoming down-hearted because Paul had been imprisoned so long. He tries to encourage them with the news that through his imprisonment he has been able to tell the good news of Jesus Christ to many people whom he could not reach otherwise. Among these were people such as Roman guards and government officials. His fearless example has encouraged the local Christians to evangelize more boldly (12-14).Unfortunately, the local... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 1:17

knowing . App-132 . for . App-104 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:17

Philippians 1:17. I am set, &c.— Some would render the word κειμαι, I lie, that is to say, in bonds for the gospel, in order to make an apology for it before Nero; and this they think a more moving consideration, and one which would sooner excite love and tenderness, than what is expressed in our translation;—that he was set, called, raised up, for the defence of the gospel. Heylin renders it, Knowing that I am reduced to this state, for the defence of the gospel. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:3-26

II. PROLOGUE 1:3-26 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12-18

1. Paul’s present imprisonment 1:12-18 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:12-26

C. Progress report 1:12-26Paul proceeded from his introductory comments to explain his personal circumstances because these were of interest to his readers and profitable for them to understand. In relating them the apostle revealed a spiritual viewpoint that is a model for all believers for all time. This "biographical prologue" [Note: Swift, p. 241.] illustrates how the principles for effective partnership in the gospel that Paul introduced in Philippians 1:3-11 were working out for the... read more

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