Philippians 1:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:25-26

The apostle's personal conviction as to his future course. He might be uncertain as to which he should choose, but he was fully confident as to what would befall him. Notice— I. THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIS CONTINUANCE WITH HIS CONVERTS . "And being confidently persuaded of this [that his life would be for their spiritual advantage] I know that I shall abide, and abide with you all." His knowledge was not necessarily derived from special revelation or from mere presentiment,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:25

And having this confidence - “Being persuaded of this, that my continuance on earth is desirable for your welfare, and that the Lord has a work for me to do, I confidently expect that I shall be permitted to live.” The “confidence” here referred to was, that his life was needful for them, and hence that God would spare him. A literal translation would be, “And being persuaded as to this, or of this” - τοῦτο πεποιθὼς touto pepoithōs - “I know,” etc. The foundation of his expectation that he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:24-26

Philippians 1:24-26. Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh In the body; is more needful for you And the rest who have embraced the gospel. For, as he said to the elders of the church at Ephesus, he foresaw that after his departure grievous wolves should enter into the churches, not sparing the flock, Acts 20:29. This is the other particular between which, and departing to be with Christ, the apostle’s mind was divided, as mentioned Philippians 1:22. For the sake of the churches, however,... 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 1:25

having this confidence = being confident of this, as in Philippians 1:6 . abide . Greek. meno, See p. 1511 continue with. Greek sumparameno. Only here, but the texts read parameno. See 1 Corinthians 16:6 . Figure of speech Hendiadys. App-6 . Joy. Compare Romans 15:13 . faith = the faith. App-150 .:1. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:25

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, yea, and abide with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith.And abide with you all ... seems to be a poetic way of saying he would remain alive; because, as Macknight said, "He did not mean to tell the Philippians that he would leave off traveling among the churches he had planted and make his residence with them alone."[46]In the faith ... Both New English Bible (1961) and Phillips make this read "your faith" instead of "the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:25

Philippians 1:25. I know that I shall abide, &c.— "I am persuaded that I shall live yet longer, and have an opportunity of visiting you all." Probably the Apostle had some particular revelation whereupon to ground his confidence. It is not by any means to be imagined that he refers to intimations from the palace how it should go with him. He must have known little of princes and courtiers, especially in Nero's reign,to build so confidently on such a foundation. Dr. Heylin, upon the last... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:25

25. Translate, "And being confident of this." I know, c.—by prophetical intimations of the Spirit. He did not yet know the issue, as far as human appearances were concerned ( :-). He doubtless returned from his first captivity to Philippi (Hebrews 13:19 Philemon 1:22). joy of faith—Greek, "joy in your faith." 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 1:12-26

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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