Philippians 1:1-6 KJV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:5

For your fellowship in the Gospel ,.... Or "for your communication unto the Gospel"; that is, to the support of it. These Philippians were one of the churches of Macedonia the apostle so highly commends for their liberality in 2 Corinthians 8:1 ; they had been very communicative to him, and those that were with him, from the beginning of the Gospel being preached to them: as the instances of Lydia and the jailer show, and which are taken notice of in this epistle, Phlippians 4:15 ; And... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing ,.... The reason of his thanksgiving, and of his making request with joy continually on the behalf of this church, was the confidence and full persuasion he had of this same thing, of which he could be as much assured as of any thing in the world: that he which hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ : by this good work is not meant the preaching of the Gospel among them, nor a Gospel church state set up in the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timotheus - That Timothy was at this time with the apostle in Rome we learn from Phlippians 2:19 , and also that he was very high in the apostle‘s estimation. He had also accompanied the apostle on his two voyages to Philippi, see Acts 16 and 20., and was therefore deservedly dear to the Church in that city. It was on these accounts that St. Paul joined his name to his own, not because he was in any part the author of this epistle, but he might have been the apostle‘s amanuensis,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:2

Grace be unto you - See on Romans 1:7 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3

Upon every remembrance - As often as you recur to my mind, so often do I thank God for the great work wrought among you. Some think that the words should be translated, for all your kind remembrance; referring to their kind attention to the apostle, in supplying his wants, etc. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:4

Always in every prayer - I pray often for you, and have great pleasure in doing it, seeing what God has already wrought among you. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:5

For your fellowship in the Gospel - if we consider κοινωνια as implying spiritual fellowship or communion, then it signifies, not only their attention to the Gospel, their readiness to continue it, and perseverance in it, but also their unity and affection among themselves. Some understand the word as expressing their liberality to the apostle, and to the Gospel in general; for the term may not only be applied to communion among themselves, but to communications to others. This sense,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:6

Being confident - There shall be nothing lacking on God's part to support you; and to make you wise, holy and happy; and bring you at last to his kingdom and glory. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1

Verse 1 1Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ While Paul is accustomed, in the inscription of his epistles, to employ titles of distinction, with the view of procuring credit for himself and his ministry, there was no need of lengthened commendations in writing to the Philippians, who had known him by experience as a true Apostle of Christ, and still acknowledged him as such beyond all controversy. For they had persevered in the calling of God steadfastly, and in an even tenor. (24) ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3

Verse 3 3I give thanks. He begins with thanksgiving (31) on two accounts — first, that he may by this token shew his love to the Philippians; and secondly, that, by commending them as to the past, he may exhort them, also, to perseverance in time to come. He adduces, also, another evidence of his love — the anxiety which he exercised in supplications. It is to be observed, however, that, whenever he makes mention of things that are joyful, he immediately breaks forth into thanksgiving — a... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3

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