Philippians 1:27-29

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 1:27

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ ,.... Or "behave as citizens worthy of the Gospel"; for not so much their outward conversation in the world is here intended, which ought to be in wisdom towards them that are without; so as to give no offence to any, and to put to, silence, the ignorance of foolish men, and them to confusion and: shame, who falsely accuse their good conversation in Christ; though this is what is highly becoming professors of the Gospel; and a... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:29

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ ,.... For the sake of his Gospel, for the good of his interest, and the glory of his name. The Alexandrian copy reads, "to us it is given", &c;, not only to believe in him ; for faith in Christ, which is not merely believing that he is the Christ, and all that is said of him, or all that he himself says, but is a seeing of the Son, a going to him, receiving, embracing, leaning, relying, and living upon him, as God's salvation, is a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:27

Let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel - The apostle considers the Church at Philippi as a free or imperial city, which possesses great honors, dignities, and privileges; and he exhorts them to act, αξιως , worthy of or suitably to those honors and privileges. This is the idea that is expressed by the word πολιτευεσθε , act according to the nature of your political situation, the citizenship and privileges which you possess in consequence of your being free inhabitants 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:29

Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ - Ὑμιν εχαρισθη· To you it is graciously given; it is no small privilege that God has so far honored you as to permit you to suffer on Christ's account. It is only his most faithful servants that he thus honors. Be not therefore terrified by your enemies; they can do nothing to you which God will not turn to your eternal advantage. We learn from this that it is as great a privilege to suffer for Christ as to believe on him; and the former in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:27

Verse 27 27Only in a manner worthy of the gospel. We make use of this form of expression, when we are inclined to pass on to a new subject. Thus it is as though he had said, “But as for me, the Lord will provide, but as for you, etc., whatever may take place as to me, let it be your care, nevertheless, to go forward in the right course.” When he speaks of a pure and honorable conversation as being worthy of the gospel, he intimates, on the other hand, that those who live otherwise do injustice... 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

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