Filipenses 2:14-28 RVA

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:12-18

Exhortations. I. PERSONAL WORK FOR THE PHILIPPIANS . 1 . How he exhorts them he with pleasure. "So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence." The exaltation of Christ, which is the subject of the three foregoing verses, is specially fitted to be an encouragement to the duty of humility. It is not this, however, that he now specifies, in descending from the sublime Example. He rather lays hold on that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14

Do all things without murmurings and disputings . Obedience must be willing and cheerful. The word rendered "murmurings" ( γογγυσμός ) is that constantly used in the Septuagint of the murmurings of the Israelites during their wanderings. διαλογισμοί may mean, as here rendered, "dis-putings,'' or more probably, in accordance with the New Testament use of the word, questionings, doubtings. Submission to God's will must be inward as well as outward. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-16

The importance of a contented and peaceful habit of soul. "Do all things without murmurings and disputings." I. THE CHARACTER AND INFLUENCE OF AN UNMURMURING AND PEACEFUL SPIRIT . 1 . Murmur ing is here meant against God. It may arise 2 . The disputings here meant point to those dissensions which war the peace of the Church. We ought to avoid disputings, because II. THE OBJECT AND AIM OF SUCH A SPIRIT . "That ye may be blameless and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-16

Church activity. "Do all things without murmurings and disputings: that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world holding forth the Word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain." The Church is essentially as active society. An inactive Church is a solecism. Activity is not only the condition of its health,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-16

The Christian life: its effect upon the world. I. How THIS EFFECT MAY BE OBSCURED . By murmurings ( i.e. active rebellions against the will of God) and disputings ( i.e. efforts of the intellect to persuade ourselves that God's voice is not speaking to us). II. HOW IT IS MANIFESTED . Where God's will is accepted, it will render our lives blameless towards him and harmless towards our fellow-men. Thus are we manifested as the sons of God, being partakers of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-18

The salvation of the Philippians the apostle's joy. I. THEIR OBEDIENCE MUST BE THE READY OBEDIENCE OF LOVE . Christ died for them, God worketh within them. They have the great gift of reconciliation with God through the precious blood of Christ; they have the indwelling presence of God the Holy Ghost. Therefore: 1 . It is their duty to be cheerful , to render to God a loving service. A Christian who knows that the Son of God loved him and gave himself for him,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-18

Inspired to be blameless sons. Having seen the great responsibility of personal inspiration, as brought out in the previous verses, we have next to notice what the inspiration contemplates. It is, in fact, to produce such a sense of sonship in all hearts as will ensure unity of spirit, blamelessness of life, and consequent usefulness in the world. Paul wished the Philippian Christians to be of use to their heathen neighbors; unless they were so, he would regard himself as having run in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:15

That ye may be blameless and harmless ; read, with the best manuscripts, that ye may become ; an exhortation to continued progress. "Harmless;" rather, pure, simple; literally, unmixed. The sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation ; rather, children , without the article. "The slave may murmur," says Chrysostom, "but what son will murmur, who, while working for his father, works also for himself?" Substitute "blameless" for "without rebuke,"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:15

Lights. I. CHRISTIANS ARE LIGHTS . Such was their appearance in St. Paul's time. It was a dark age for the world. Old faiths were lost; horrible vices overshadowed society; gloom settled down on the most thoughtful minds. In this spiritual midnight the Christians appear like stars, each with the light of truth and goodness. A similar position always belongs of right to Christian men and women, 1 . The light that comes with Christ is not confined to him. He is first of all the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:16

Holding forth the word of life . Holding out to others. Meyer translates "possessing," and others, as Bengel, "holding fast. This clause should be taken with the first clause of Philippians 2:15 , "That ye may be blameless," etc., he the words, "among whom," etc.. he being parenthetical. That I may rejoice in the day of Christ ; literally, for matter of boasting to me against the day of Christ. He boasts or glories in their salvation. "The day of Christ," says Bishop Lightfoot, "is a... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:14-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:16

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