Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:28, Philippians 1:29 NIV

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

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

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 1:13

The point of this verse is that because of Paul’s imprisonment in Rome many people had heard the gospel who would not otherwise have heard it. The phrase, "my imprisonment in [the cause of] Christ," (NASB) or, "I am in chains for Christ," (NIV) in the Greek text stresses an important fact. Paul’s relationship to Christ, not just his service for Christ, was what had become known. People had become aware of Paul’s personal relationship with the Savior because he had shared his testimony with... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:14

A second reason Paul felt encouraged even though he was in prison was this. His example of aggressive witness had inspired the Roman Christians to be more outspoken in sharing the gospel. Rather than taking a lower profile because their leader was in chains, most of the local believers felt inspired by Paul’s courage. They were standing up boldly for Christ and trusting Him as they had not done before. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 1:13

1:13 Christ (i-11) I apprehend 'manifested to be because of Christ,' not to be those of a malefactor. others; (k-19) Or 'in all other [places].' The praetorium was the Imperial guard or its headquarters. 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 1:12

(12) The things which happened unto me—viz., since he parted from them (see Acts 20:6)—his arrest at Jerusalem, and the long captivity of years, first at Cæsarea, then at Rome. Nothing could have appeared to be a more fatal blow to the progress of the gospel; but St. Paul assures them that “rather” (i.e., on the contrary) all these things tended to its furtherance. He had intended to see Rome (Acts 19:21; Romans 15:23-24), since his work in Greece and Asia was now over. He did visit it,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:13

(13) My bonds in Christ are manifest.—Properly, My bonds are made manifest as in Christ—i.e., my captivity is understood as being a part of my Christian life and work, and so becomes a starting-point for the preaching of the gospel. So St. Paul made it to the Jews (Acts 28:20), “For the hope of Israel am I bound in this chain.” (Comp. Ephesians 6:20, “I am an ambassador in bonds.”)In all the palace, and in all other places.—The word “palace” is prætorium. It is elsewhere used in the New... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:14

(14) And many (properly, the greater number) of the brethren in the Lord.—The words “in the Lord” should be connected with “trusting,” as in Philippians 2:24; Galatians 5:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:4. As connected with the word “brethren,” they are unmeaning; whereas St. Paul constantly uses them (especially in these Epistles), generally with a verb or verbal adjective, and always to convey some distinct idea. That the words “in my bonds” follow constitutes no difficulty. “In the Lord” expresses the... read more

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:14

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 1:13

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 1:12

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:13

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 1:14

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