Philippians 1:19 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

We see here the care the apostle takes to prevent their being offended at his sufferings. He was now a prisoner at Rome; this might be a stumbling-block to those who had received the gospel by his ministry. They might be tempted to think, If this doctrine were indeed of God, God would not suffer one who was so active and instrumental in preaching and propagating it to be thrown by as a despised broken vessel. They might be shy of owning this doctrine, lest they should be involved in the same... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 1:19-20

1:19-20 For I know that this will result in my salvation, because of your prayer for me, and because of the generous help the Holy Spirit of Christ gives to me, for it is my eager expectation and my hope that I shall never on any occasion be shamed into silence, but that on every occasion, even as now, I shall speak with all boldness of speech, so that Christ will be glorified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. It is Paul's conviction that the situation in which he finds... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:19

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation ,.... Or "to salvation", to the salvation of others; that is, the preaching of Christ by these men, though designed by them to the hurt of the apostle; yet he knew that by the power and grace of God it should be made useful to the conversion, and for the salvation of many souls; and this was matter of rejoicing to him: or that affliction which they thought to have added to his bonds, should it befall him, he knew either from a divine... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:19

This shall turn to my salvation - That is: It will be the means of my temporal safety; of my deliverance; for so the word σωτηρια is here to be understood. The Jews had denounced the apostle as an enemy to Caesar; but he knew that, when the nature of the Gospel should be fully known, the Romans would see that he could be no enemy to Caesar who proclaimed a prince whose kingdom was not of this world; and who had taught, in the most unequivocal manner, that all Christians were to give... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:19

Verse 19 19For I know that As some published the gospel with the view of rendering Paul odious, in order that they might kindle up against him the more the rage of his enemies, he tells them beforehand that their wicked attempts will do him no harm, because the Lord will turn them to a contrary design. “Though they plot my destruction, yet I trust that all their attempts will have no other effect but that Christ will be glorified in me — which is a thing most salutary to me.” For it is evident... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

The gospel promoted by persecution. Paul, having stated the substance of his intercession for the Philippian saints, proceeds to show how his apparently unfortunate imprisonment was being providentially overruled for what they had so much at heart, the furtherance of the gospel. It is most instructive to notice how his great heart transmutes adversity into gold, and sees encouragement where others would glean only despair. I. AS A NOTABLE PRISONER , PAUL WAS DRAWING THE ... 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 1:19

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation . τοῦτο , this, refers to the general preaching of Christ, rather than (as Calvin and others interpret) to the affliction raised up for St. Paul. The opposition of his enemies will stir him up to greater activity and earnestness, and so conduce to his spiritual well-being now and to his salvation hereafter. This he knows , for "all things work together for good to them that love God." Some, as Chrysostom, understand σωτηρία here of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:19-20

St. Paul's own hope. I. HIS HOLY CONFIDENCE . He knows that God will make all things, even this opposition, work together for his eternal salvation. The activity of his adversaries will stimulate him to greater zeal; it will kindle the sympathy of his friends, and lead them to pray for him more earnestly. Mark his absolute self-surrender, his entire submission to the holy will of God. II. THE SOURCE OF STRENGTH . 1 . Intercessory prayer. He knows that the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:19-20

The bearing of his various trials upon his salvation. "And I know that this will turn out to my salvation." I. CONSIDER THE APOSTLE 'S CONCERN FOR HIS OWN SALVATION . He does not refer here to his release from captivity, but to the salvation of his soul. 1 . Salvation has several significations in Scripture. It sometimes means conversion, sometimes sanctification, sometimes glorification,—that is, some one or other of three different parts of it; or it signifies... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 1:19-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:12-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:19-20

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