Philippians 1:1-6 KJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:4

Verse 4 4Always in every prayer. Connect the words in this manner: “Always presenting prayer for you all in every prayer of mine. ” For as he had said before, that the remembrance of them was an occasion of joy to him, so he now subjoins, that they come into his mind as often as he prays. He afterwards adds, that it is with joy that he presents prayer in their behalf. Joy refers to the past; prayer to the future. For he rejoiced in their auspicious beginnings, and was desirous of their... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:5

Verse 5 5For your fellowship. He now, passing over the other clause, states the ground of his joy — that they had come into the fellowship of the gospel, that is, had become partakers of the gospel, which, as is well known, is accomplished by means of faith; for the gospel appears as nothing to us, in respect of any enjoyment of it, until we have received it by faith. At the same time the term fellowship may be viewed as referring to the common society of the saints, as though he had said that... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:6

Verse 6 6Persuaded of this very thing. An additional ground of joy is furnished in his confidence in them for the time to come. (33) But some one will say, why should men dare to assure themselves for to-morrow amidst so great an infirmity of nature, amidst so many impediments, ruggednesses, and precipices? (34) Paul, assuredly, did not derive this confidence from the steadfastness or excellence of men, but simply from the fact, that God had manifested his love to the Philippians. And... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timotheus . St. Paul does not assume his official title in writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica; it is used in all his other Epistles, except the short letter to Phlippians. His relations to the Philippians and Thessalonians were those of the deepest personal affection; there was no need of a formal introduction, especially in an Epistle which has so little of an official character as this to the Philippians. He joins the name of Timothy with his own, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1

An ancient letter. We not only miss the drift of many parts of the Bible, but we also lose much of the interest they might excite in us, when we fail to observe the circumstances under which they were written. in the Epistle to the Philippians, for example, we have a letter addressed by a remarkable man under very touching conditions to a community of people in whom he felt deep interest. The primary, historical purpose of the writing is determined by these hers. I. THE WRITER .... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The address. I. ST . PAUL 'S DESCRIPTION OF HIMSELF . He is a servant of Jesus Christ. 1 . He does not here style himself an apostle. The title was unnecessary in writing to the Philippians; he does not assume it needlessly. He associates Timotheus with himself. In the presence of the blessed Lord and Master distinctions sink into insignificance. 2 . Paul and Timotheus are alike " servants ." But that name, in its inner meaning, is a lofty title. He who belongs... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Apostolic address and salutation. The Apostle Paul is as characteristic in his greetings as in the substance of his epistolary writings. I. THE AUTHORS OF THE GREETING . "Paul and Timotheus, bond-slaves of Jesus Christ." 1 . The apostle associates Timothy with himself as one who had labored at Philippi and was well known to the Christians of that city. Timothy, besides, was then his companion at Rome. It was natural that he should name the disciple who was associated... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Saints, bishops, and deacons. In the beginning of this earliest Epistle of the captivity, according to the showing of Lightfoot, the apostle does not deem it needful to declare his apostleship or to indulge in even the semblance of self-assertion. Bracketing Timotheus with himself, he simply declares that they are slaves ( δοῦλοι ) of Jesus Christ, and as such desire to address the constituents of the Philippian Church. The contents of this Epistle are eminently joy-inspiring; it is, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Introduction. This Epistle of Paul breathes throughout the tenderest affection and most passionate longing toward the Philippians. It was called forth by a token of their affection in a contribution for his support sent by Epaphroditus. It is pervaded by a deeper tone of satisfaction than any other of his Epistles. It is characteristically epistolary in its freedom of plan and familiarity of expression. Written without a dogmatic purpose, there is one important doctrinal passage in it; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Paul's salutation. "This Epistle," says the learned Lewin, "was written during Paul's captivity, en to tols desmois men ( Philippians 1:7 ), and at Rome ( Philippians 4:22 ). And Paul had been long enough a prisoner to have produced great effects both in the Praetorium and elsewhere ( Philippians 1:13 ). The long captivity of the apostle before the date of the letter appears also from this. The Philippians had heard of his imprisonment at Rome, and had sent him pecuniary relief by... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

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