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E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 1:26

rejoicing. Greek. kauchema, See Romans 4:2 . fore = in App-104 , to. App-104 . 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:26

That your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.Glorying ... here is a better translation than "rejoicing" of the KJV, "which is too mild an expression to describe what the Philippians would feel if Paul were restored again to the church."[47]Although it is evident that Paul here expressed confidence of seeing the Philippians again, it should be remembered that his inspiration did not reveal exactly what would take place upon every future occasion... 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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:26

26. Translate, "That your matter of glorying (or rejoicing) may abound in Christ Jesus in me (that is, in my case; in respect to me, or for me who have been granted to your prayers, :-) through my presence again among you." ALFORD makes the "matter of glorying," the possession of the Gospel, received from Paul, which would abound, be assured and increased, by his presence among them; thus, "in me," implies that Paul is the worker of the material of abounding in Christ Jesus. But "my rejoicing... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:19-26

2. Paul’s anticipated deliverance 1:19-26At this point Paul’s thinking turned from what had already occurred because of his imprisonment to what he anticipated happening in the future. He referred to this so his readers would uphold him in their prayers and feel encouraged to adopt his viewpoint in their own situation in life. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:25

After weighing all the possibilities it seemed to Paul that he would probably live a little longer. He evidently believed this because the case his accusers had brought against him was not strong (cf. Acts 23:29; Acts 25:25; Acts 26:31-32). The fact that he said, "I know that I shall remain," raises the question of whether he had received some special revelation. That is a possibility, but the Greek word translated "know" (oida) does not mean infallible knowledge necessarily (cf. Acts... read more

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