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

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 1:12-20

Chapter 3HOW THE PHILIPPIANS SHOULD THINK OF PAUL AT ROME.Philippians 1:12-20 (R.V.)HAVING poured out his feelings about those dear friends and children in the Lord at Philippi, the Apostle recognises corresponding feelings on their part towards him. These. must naturally be feelings of anxiety to know how it was with him in body and spirit and how far he had been protected and sustained amid the dangers and sorrows of a prisoner’s lot. On this then he is glad to be able to give them good... 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

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:12

1:12 {4} But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;(4) He prevents the offence that might come by his persecution, by which different ones took occasion to disgrace his apostleship. And to these he answers, that God has blessed his imprisonment in such a way, that he has by that means become more famous, and the dignity of the Gospel by this occasion is greatly enlarged, although not all men are... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:13

1:13 So that my bonds {h} in Christ are manifest in all the {i} palace, and in all other [places];(h) For Christ’s sake.(i) In the emperor’s court. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:14

1:14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the {k} word without fear.(k) The Gospel is called the word, to set forth the excellence of it. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

Consistently with the character of the epistle, in his addressing the Philippians, Paul does not do so as an apostle, but linking Timothy's name with his own, makes use of the lowlier title, "servants of Jesus Christ." It will be noted that in those epistles in which he writes as an apostle, he makes an authoritative communication of the mind of God, which rightfully requires the obedience of faith. As an apostle he is invested with God-given authority. As a servant, on the other hand,... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:1-30

JOY IN SUFFERING The epistle opens with the customary salutation or greeting (Philippians 1:1-2 ). Timothy is named with Paul, not that he is a co-writer, but a co-worker in Philippi, and hence known to the church. He is however, Paul’s companion in Rome at this time. Note the important expression “in Christ Jesus,” which was explained in Ephesians. Note the advanced development of the church “bishops and deacons” or “overseers and working-helpers.” Then comes the thanksgiving (Philippians... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

(12) ¶ But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (13) So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; (14) And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. It should seem, by what the Apostle here saith, that the Church at Philippi had so much affection for Paul, (as they well might,) that on... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12

Now I desire, &c. From hence it appears, that what was indeed as the greatest hindrance to the propagation of the Christian religion, eventually proved the most direct method of extending it. St. Paul was not less zealous in prison, and in chains, than when he laboured under no obstacles to his designs: how much the reverse is the conduct of our late reformers! read more

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

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

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:12

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:13

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:14

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:1-30

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philippians 1:12-14

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:12

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