Philippians 1:28,Philippians 1:29

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

The apostle concludes the chapter with two exhortations:? I. He exhorts them to strictness of conversation (Phil. 1:27): Only let your conversation be as becometh the gospel of Christ. Observe, Those who profess the gospel of Christ should have their conversation as becomes the gospel, or in a suitableness and agreeableness to it. Let it be as becomes those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises; and with an answerable faith, holiness, and comfort.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 1:27-30

1:27-30 One thing you must see to whatever happens--live a life that is worthy of a citizen of the Kingdom and of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you, or whether I go away and hear how things go with you, the news will be that you are standing fast, united in one spirit, fighting with one soul the battle of the gospel's faith, and that you are not put into fluttering alarm by any of your adversaries. For your steadfastness is a proof to them that they are doomed to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:28

And in nothing terrified by your adversaries ,.... Not by Satan, though a roaring lion, for Christ is greater than he; nor by the world which Christ has overcome; nor by false teachers, though men of art and cunning; nor by violent persecutors, who can do no more than kill, the body; let not the power, the rage, the cunning, or the violence of one or the other, move, discourage, or affright from a close attachment to the Gospel and the truths of it: which is to them an evident token of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:28

In nothing terrified by your adversaries - So it appears that the Church at Philippi was then under persecution. Which is to them - Ἡτις αυτοις εστιν . Some very judicious critics consider ἡτις as referring to πιστις , the faith of the Gospel, which they, the heathen, considered to be a token of perdition to all them who embraced it; but, as the apostle says, it was to them the Philippians, on the contrary, the most evident token of salvation; for, having embraced the faith of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:28

Verse 28 28And in nothing terrified. The second thing which he recommends to the Philippians is fortitude of mind, (84) that they may not be thrown into confusion by the rage of their adversaries. At that time the most cruel persecutions raged almost everywhere, because Satan strove with all his might to impede the commencement of the gospel, and was the more enraged in proportion as Christ put forth powerfully the grace of his Spirit. He exhorts, therefore, the Philippians to stand forward... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-30

Thoughts suggested by his captivity. I. PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL IN ROME . 1 . Generally. "Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel." It might have been expected that his imprisonment, which is principally referred to, would have fallen out to the hindrance of the gospel. But Paul would have his Philippian brethren know, for their comfort and confirmation, that, though to some extent... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-28

Practical counsel for holy and consistent living. "Only let your manner of life be as it becometh the gospel of Christ." I. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IS THE TRUE STANDARD OF CHRISTIAN PIETY AS WELL AS " THE POWER OF GOD TO SALVATION ." It is so: 1 . By virtue of the doctrines it reveals for our comfort. 2 . By virtue of the precepts it inculcates for our guidance ; for it embodies in itself that which is at once "the law of Christ," "the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

Practical exhortation. I. CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION THE CONDITION OF CHRISTIAN JOY . Only (the word is emphatic) —only , St. Paul says, whether he lives or dies, whether he comes again or sees them in the flesh no more, whatever happens to him or to them—let them mind this one thing, holy living. This must be, he says, your one desire, your one aim, to live as Christian men should live. II. ST . PAUL ADDRESSES THE PHILIPPIANS AS MEMBERS OF A CHURCH ;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

The gifts of faith and of suffering. Paul's release is still problematical; it is needful, therefore, that he should make provision in case he should still be absent from them. He calls them consequently to citizenship ( ποιτεύεσθε ) worthy of the gospel, and to the acceptance of those gifts which that citizenship implies. I. THE PHILIPPIANS ARE TO BE FAITHFUL CITIZENS OF GOD 'S KINGDOM . ( Philippians 1:27 .) Now, what is it which is prized in God's kingdom as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

A life of consistency, unity, and courage. "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ," etc. The apostle here means that, whether he should come to them or not—for he was not certain on the point—they should be careful to pursue a certain course of conduct. "By supposing," says Bengel, "this or that future contingency men may persuade themselves that they will be such and such as they ought to be. But it is better always without evasion to perform present duties... read more

Philippians 1:28,philippians 1:29

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 1:27-30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:28

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

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