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 1:29

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 1:29

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 1:29

Verse 29 29.To believe. He wisely conjoins faith with the cross by an inseparable connection, that the Philippians may know that they have been called to the faith of Christ on this condition — that they endure persecutions on his account, as though he had said that their adoption can no more be separated from the cross, than Christ can be torn asunder from himself. Here Paul clearly testifies, that faith, as well as constancy in enduring persecutions, (91) is an unmerited gift of God. And... 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 1:27-30

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

Exhortation to unity: I. Love for those who HAVE LABOURED FOR US IN THE GOSPEL . Many can feel this love who are not yet capable of rising to a sense of love towards God. This lower affection may lead to the higher love of which it is a reflection. II. THE DISCOMFITURE OF THOSE WHO ARE HOSTILE TO THE GOSPEL . This need not be opposed to love. The gospel is set for the fail of many as well as for their rising again. It is good for the wicked to be... read more

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