Philippians 2:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-24

The true spirit of Christian usefulness. "But I trust in the Lord," etc. These words might be fairly employed to illustrate the true spirit of Christian usefulness , and the following remarks are suggested. This spirit I. SUPREME CONCERN FOR THE SOUL - INTERESTS OF OTHERS . This was exemplified in Paul 1 . In thinking of them at all in his condition. Paul was now a prisoner in Rome, expensed to martyrdom, "ready to be offered." One might have thought that in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

The considerate missions of Epaphroditus and Timothy. The passage is still dominated by the idea of consideration for others as the proper outcome of the Christian spirit. The life God inspires ( Philippians 2:13 ) is the life of consideration for others. In this section we have this beautifully illustrated by Epaphroditus, Timothy, and the Philippians, as welt as by Paul himself. We cannot do better than look at the public spirit as thus historically illustrated. I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

Timothy and Epaphroditus. I. TIMOTHY . 1 . His mission "But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state." He looked forward to sending Timothy to them in the not-distant future. This hope he entertained in the Lord Jesus. It was not the hypocrite's hope, which is like the spider's web. It had to do with his being spared; but that, not based on worldly scheming to secure an acquittal at his approaching... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

Two characters, representing two aspects of Christian work. I. TIMOTHY , A MAN OF SYMPATHY . The secret of true sympathy is to be seeking for the things of Jesus Christ. He who seeks for these feels, as his Master feels, for all human sorrows. Such a one is thoroughly "like-minded," and is delivered from the selfishness which cares for nothing but self. None can work for Christ except they are possessed of this sympathy. II. EPAPHRODITUS , A MAN OF ACTIVE MINISTRY ,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:21

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's . All of them, he says ( οἱ πάντες ); Timothy is the one exception. He calls those about him brethren in Philippians 4:21 ; but, it seems, they were like St. Paul, not willing to spend and to be spent for the salvation of souls. It was a great sacrifice in one who so yearned for Christian sympathy to submit to the absence of the one true loving friend. St. Paul's spiritual isolation increases our wonder and admiration... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:22

But ye know the proof of him . Ye recognize from your former experience ( Acts 16:1-40 .) his approved character . That, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel ; translate, with R.V., that , as a child serveth a father , so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel. Served ἐδούλευσεν ); as a slave. He was both a son and servant to St. Paul, and also a fellow-worker with St. Paul, both being slaves of God. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:21

For all seek their own - That is, all who are with me. Who Paul had with him at this time is not fully known, but he doubtless means that this remark should apply to the mass of Christians and Christian ministers then in Rome. Perhaps he had proposed to some of them to go and visit the church at Philippi, and they had declined it because of the distance and the dangers of the way. When the trial of Paul came on before the emperor, all who were with him in Rome fled from him 2 Timothy 4:16, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:22

But ye know the proof of him - You have had evidence among yourselves how faithfully Timothy devoted himself to the promotion of the gospel, and how constantly he served with me. This proves that Timothy was with Paul when he was at Philippi.As a son with the father - Manifesting the same spirit toward me which a son does toward a father, and evincing the same interest in my work. He did all he could do to aid me, and lighten my labors and sufferings. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:19-21

Philippians 2:19-21. But I trust in the Lord, &c. Though I should not be surprised if my work and testimony as an apostle should end in martyrdom, yet I do not immediately expect such an event, but trust that the Lord will effect such a deliverance for me, as that, not needing Timotheus so much here, I may be able to send him shortly to you, that, whatever my condition may be here, I also, or I yet, may be of good comfort, may be refreshed, when I know from him your state ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:22-24

Philippians 2:22-24. But ye know the proof of him You know what experience you and I have had of him, who was with me, as well as Silas, in that memorable visit which I first made you, Acts 16:1-12. You then saw that as a son with the father He uses an elegant peculiarity of phrase, speaking partly as of a son, partly as of a fellow-labourer; he served with me in the gospel Neglecting no occasion of doing, in the most affectionate manner, whatever might lighten either my labours or my... read more

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