Philippians 2:19-3:3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

Paul takes particular notice of two good ministers; for though he was himself a great apostle, and laboured more abundantly than they all, yet he took all occasions to speak with respect of those who were far his inferiors. I. He speaks of Timothy, whom he intended to send to the Philippians, that he might have an account of their state. See Paul's care of the churches, and the comfort he had in their well-doing. He was in pain when he had not heard of them for a good while, and therefore... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 2:19-24

2:19-24 I hope in the Lord Jesus soon to send Timothy to you, that I may find out how things are going with you and take heart. I have no one with a mind equal to his, for he is the kind of man who will genuinely care for your affairs; for all men are concerned with their own interests, and not with the interests of Jesus Christ. You know his tried and tested character, and you know that, as a child serves a father, so he has shared my service in the work of the gospel. So then, I hope to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:19

But I trust in the Lord Jesus ,.... Or "hope"; not in himself, his wisdom, will, resolutions, and purposes; nor in an arm of flesh, in any human aid and power; nor in princes, nor in Nero, the Roman emperor, as expecting a release from bonds by him, when he could the more easily part with Timothy; but in the Lord Jesus, in the Lord whom every tongue shall confess to be so; and in that Jesus, in whose name every knee shall bow; who is King of kings, and Lord of lords, and the only Saviour and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:19

But I trust in the Lord Jesus - He is governor and disposer of all events, being above all principality and power; and I humbly confide in his power and goodness that I shall be a little longer spared to visit you again, Phlippians 2:24 , and to be able to send Timothy shortly to you. When I know your state - By the correct information which I shall receive from Timothy. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:19

Verse 19 19But I hope. He promises them the coming of Timothy, that, from their expecting him, they may bear up more courageously, and not give way to impostors. For as in war an expectation of help animates soldiers, so as to keep them from giving way, so this consideration, too, was fitted to encourage greatly the Philippians: “There will one come very shortly, who will set himself in opposition to the contrivances of our enemies.” But if the mere expectation of him had so much influence, his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-23

The mission of Timothy. The apostle comforts the Philippians with the intimation that, if he cannot himself visit them, he will send them Timothy, who was already well known to them all. I. HIS OBJECT IN SENDING TIMOTHY . It was twofold. 1 . To comfort his own heart. "That I also may be of good heart, when I know your state." The apostle had a tender anxiety respecting the best beloved of all the Churches. 2 . To give them guidance for Timothy was one who would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-24

Timothy. I. Martyrdom may come soon; if it comes, the apostle will welcome it with joy; IF HE LIVES , HE WILL SEND TIMOTHY . 1 . He hopes to send Timothy almost immediately ; he trusts himself to come shortly. Observe, he hopes in the Lord , and He trusts in the Lord. "Behold how he refers all things to the Lord," says St. Chrysostom. He submits his hopes and desires, even where the spiritual welfare of his converts seems to be concerned, wholly to the higher... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-24

The true spirit of Christian usefulness. "But I trust in the Lord," etc. These words might be fairly employed to illustrate the true spirit of Christian usefulness , and the following remarks are suggested. This spirit I. SUPREME CONCERN FOR THE SOUL - INTERESTS OF OTHERS . This was exemplified in Paul 1 . In thinking of them at all in his condition. Paul was now a prisoner in Rome, expensed to martyrdom, "ready to be offered." One might have thought that in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

The considerate missions of Epaphroditus and Timothy. The passage is still dominated by the idea of consideration for others as the proper outcome of the Christian spirit. The life God inspires ( Philippians 2:13 ) is the life of consideration for others. In this section we have this beautifully illustrated by Epaphroditus, Timothy, and the Philippians, as welt as by Paul himself. We cannot do better than look at the public spirit as thus historically illustrated. I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

Timothy and Epaphroditus. I. TIMOTHY . 1 . His mission "But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state." He looked forward to sending Timothy to them in the not-distant future. This hope he entertained in the Lord Jesus. It was not the hypocrite's hope, which is like the spider's web. It had to do with his being spared; but that, not based on worldly scheming to secure an acquittal at his approaching... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Philippians 2:19-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

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