Philippians 1:10, Philippians 1:6 WEB

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

II. PROLOGUE 1:3-26 read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:9-11

B. Prayer 1:9-11Paul had already written that he prayed for the Philippians (Philippians 1:3-4). Now he explained what he prayed so his readers would know specifically what the apostle was asking God to do for them. In response to God’s working in them (Philippians 1:6) it was imperative that they continue to grow in the virtues identified here, specifically, intelligent and discerning love. Note the balance of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in this pericope. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:10

Possessing this kind of abounding love would enable the Philippians to give approval to things of the greatest value and importance. Conversely they would disapprove things of lesser significance. Most of the choices that a spiritual believer faces are not between morally good and morally evil things but between things of lesser and greater value. The things that we choose because we love them reflect how discerning our love really is.The ultimate end in view emerges in the second part of this... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

The Prisoner Apostle in Rome§ 1. Address and Salutation (Philippians 1:1-2).Philippians 1:1, Philippians 1:2. The form of greeting in Philippians 1:1-2 is that common to the Epistles of the third group.1. To all the saints] holy persons—consecrated to God as all Christian believers are. This and similar emphatic expressions (in Philippians 1:3-4, Philippians 1:7-8, Philippians 1:25, chapter Philippians 4:2) show that the entire Church, despite differences between its members (Philippians 2:2-3;... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:2-26

[2.Statement of St. Paul’s condition at Rome (Philippians 1:12-26).(1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwill (Philippians 1:12-18).(2)HIS REJOICING THEREAT; his desire to depart and be with Christ, and his confidence, nevertheless, that he will abide in the flesh and see them again (Philippians 1:19-26).](12-18) In these verses St. Paul, evidently anxious that the Philippians should not “faint at his... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:9-11

(9, 10) If we study carefully the opening thanksgivings and prayers of St. Paul’s Epistles, we may note that he always thanks God for what is strong in the Church to which he writes, and prays God for the supply of that in which it is weak. Here he thanks God for the characteristic enthusiasm and large-heartedness of the Philippians; he prays for their advance in knowledge, perception, judgment—the more intellectual and thoughtful side of the Christian character—in which they, and perhaps the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:10

(10) That ye may be sincere and without offence.—This St. Paul contemplates as the result of thoughtful and discriminating judgment. The word “sincere” (used only here and in 2 Peter 1:3), and the corresponding substantive, “sincerity” (1 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Corinthians 1:12; 2 Corinthians 2:17), although there is some uncertainty as to their derivation, undoubtedly signify purity tested and found clear of all base admixtures. The word “without offence” is used in Acts 24:16 (“a conscience void... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Philippians 1:1-30

The Epistle to the Philippians The Saints of God (for All Saints' Eve) Philippians 1:1 To-morrow is the day of All Saints. For quite a thousand years the churches of the West have given the first of November to this great commemoration, illuminating the declining and darkening year with the spiritual splendour of the thought of these exalted multitudes who have outsoared our shadows into the light of God. For it is with the holy ones departed that the festival, beyond a doubt, was primarily... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:3-11

Chapter 2THE APOSTLE’S MIND ABOUT THE PHILIPPIANS.Philippians 1:3-11 (R.V.)AFTER the salutation, the first thing in the Epistle is a warm utterance of the feelings and the desires which Paul habitually cherishes in relation to his converts at Philippi. This is expressed in Philippians 1:3-11.Note the course of thought, in Philippians 1:3 he declares his thankfulness and in ver. 4 (Philippians 1:4) his prayerfulness on their behalf; and he puts these two together, without as yet saying why he... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

Analysis and Annotations I. CHRIST, THE CONTROLLING PRINCIPLE OF THE BELIEVER’S LIFE CHAPTER 1 1. The introduction (Philippians 1:1-2 ) 2. The fellowship in the gospel (Philippians 1:3-8 ) 3. The apostle’s prayer (Philippians 1:9-11 ) 4. Paul’s victory (Philippians 1:12-20 ) 5. Paul’s life and confidence (Philippians 1:21-26 ) 6. Exhortation to walk worthy of the gospel (Philippians 1:27-30 ) Philippians 1:1-2 The introductory words to this Epistle differ from those of the preceding... read more

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:9-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:10

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:2-26

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:9-11

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:10

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Philippians 1:1-30

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:3-11

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

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