Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:11
11. The oldest manuscripts read the singular, "fruit." So :- (see on :-); regarding the works of righteousness, however manifold, as one harmonious whole, "the fruit of the Spirit" ( :-) James 3:18, "the fruit of righteousness" (James 3:18- :); Romans 6:22, "fruit unto holiness." which are—"which is by (Greek, 'through') Jesus Christ." Through His sending to us the Spirit from the Father. "We are wild and useless olive trees till we are grafted into Christ, who, by His living root, makes us... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:10
10. Literally, "With a view to your proving (and so approving and embracing) the things that excel" ( :-); not merely things not bad, but the things best among those that are good; the things of more advanced excellence. Ask as to things, not merely, Is there no harm, but is there any good, and which is the best? sincere—from a Greek root. Examined in the sunlight and found pure. without offence—not stumbling; running the Christian race without falling through any stumbling-block, that is,... read more