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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:1-30

Now, that we might continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, let us turn to Philippians 1 .Paul the apostle was arrested in Jerusalem, held in prison in Caesarea for two years until he appealed to Caesar and was brought as a prisoner to Caesar in Rome, in order that he might appear before Caesar and appeal his case. While Paul was in Rome for two years awaiting his appearance before Caesar, he was under house arrest. He was able to rent his own quarters, however, twenty-four... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:1-30

Philippians 1:1 . Paul and Timotheus. The latter is associated as a fellow-labourer, and an apostolic man with himself. They had together planted churches, at the hazard of their lives, and their labours entitled them to great honour. Hence we find the name of Sosthenes, and Silvanus, connected with that of Timothy, in writing to the Thessalonians. 1 Corinthians 1:1. But where do we find the like in the bulletins of Rome? With the bishops and deacons. Tirinus says, the presbyters are... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 1:12-20

Philippians 1:12-20I would ye should understand, brethren Ministerial lifeIts aim, pursuit, and success, ought to be--I.Transparent. This a true minister’s--1. Duty.2. Desire.3. Privilege.II. Familiar to the Church. This--1. Demanded by their community of interest.2. Necessary to the growth of their mutual sympathy.3. His vindication against false rumours and slander.4. Should ever bring glory to God.5. Ought to be cultivated, intelligent, and loving. (G. G. Ballard.)The gospel in RomeI. The... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:12

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; Ver. 12. Rather unto the furtherance ] So were Luther’s troubles. Quo magis illi furunt, saith he, eo amplius procedo. The more they rage, the more the gospel spreadeth. It was a pleasant sight (saith one) to have beheld Christ and Antichrist striving for masteries. (Scultet. Annal.) For whatsoever the pope and the emperor attempted against the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:13

13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places ; Ver. 13. In all the palace ] So in the Diet held at Augsburgh in Germany, A.D. 1530. Caesar reading the Protestants’ confession, and sending it abroad to other Christian princes, as desiring their advice about it, dispersed and spread it more in all parts than all the Lutheran preachers could have done. For which cause Luther laughs agood (heartily) at the foolish wisdom of the Papists, in a certain... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:14

14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Ver. 14. Are much more bold ] This is the fruit of the saints’ sufferings. Ecclesia totum mundum sanguine et oratione convertit, saith Luther. As the lily is increased by its own juice that flows from it, so is the Church by its sufferings. This caused Julian to spare some Christians whom he could have wished out of the world. I thank our Lord God (said Bp Ridley, in a... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 1:12

that: Acts 21:28-Zephaniah :, Acts 22:1-Amos :, Acts 28:1-Obadiah : rather: Exodus 18:11, Esther 9:1, Psalms 76:10, Acts 8:4, Acts 11:19-Ecclesiastes :, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:37, 2 Timothy 2:9 Reciprocal: Judges 14:14 - Out of the eater Acts 4:4 - many Acts 8:1 - and they Acts 19:21 - I must Acts 25:12 - unto Caesar shalt Romans 15:32 - I may Ephesians 3:13 - at Ephesians 6:21 - that 2 Timothy 4:17 - by read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 1:13

Acts 20:23, Acts 20:24, Acts 21:11-1 Chronicles :, Acts 26:29, Acts 26:31, Acts 28:17, Acts 28:20, Ephesians 3:1, Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 6:20, Colossians 4:3-Job : in Christ: or, for Christ, 1 Peter 4:12-Nehemiah : the palace: or, Caesar's court, Philippians 4:22 in all other places: or, to all others, 1 Thessalonians 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 1:9 Reciprocal: Acts 13:49 - was Acts 23:11 - for 2 Corinthians 6:5 - imprisonments 2 Corinthians 11:23 - in prisons Philippians 1:30 - now Titus 1:3 -... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 1:14

brethren: Philippians 4:1, Colossians 4:7 waxing: Acts 4:23-Obadiah :, 2 Corinthians 1:3-Judges :, Ephesians 3:13, Ephesians 6:19, Ephesians 6:20, Colossians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:2 without: Luke 1:74, Luke 12:5-Judges : Reciprocal: Isaiah 58:4 - and to smite Daniel 6:10 - as he Mark 3:3 - he saith Mark 15:43 - and went John 3:2 - came John 7:26 - he speaketh John 19:38 - but Acts 4:29 - that Acts 13:46 - waxed Acts 13:49 - was Acts 28:31 - with 2 Corinthians 1:4 - that Philippians 1:18 -... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Philippians 1:12

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;The things concerning me — My sufferings. Have fallen out rather to the furtherance, than, as you feared, the hinderance, of the gospel. read more

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