Philippians 1:1-20 ASV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:4

Always - There is much emphasis in the expressions which are used here. Paul labors to show them that he never forgot them; that he always remembered them in his prayers.In every prayer of mine - This was a proof of particular and special affection, that while there were so many objects demanding his prayers, and so many other churches which he had founded, he never forgot them. The person or object that we remember in every prayer must be very dear to the heart.For you all - Not for the church... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:5

For your fellowship in the gospel - “For your liberality toward me, a preacher of the gospel.” - Wetstein. There has been, however, no little difference of opinion about the meaning of this phrase. Many - as Doddridge, Koppe, and others - suppose it refers to the fact that they participated in the blessings of the gospel from the first day that he preached it until the time when he wrote this Epistle. Others suppose that it refers to their constancy in the Christian faith. Others - as Pierce,... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:6

Being confident - This is strong language. It means to be fully and firmly persuaded or convinced; participle, middle voice, from πείθω peithō - to persuade; compare Luke 16:31. “Neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead;” that is, they would not be convinced; Acts 17:4; Hebrews 11:13; Acts 28:24. It means here that Paul was entirely convinced of the truth of what he said. It is the language of a man who had no doubt on the subject.That he which hath begun a good work in... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:7

Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all - “There is a reason why I should cherish this hope of you, and this confident expectation that you will be saved. That reason is found in the evidence which you have given that you are sincere Christians. Having evidence of that, it is proper that I should believe that you will finally reach heaven.”Because I have you in my heart - Margin, “Ye have me in your.” The Greek will bear either, though the former translation is the most obvious. The... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:8

For God is my record - My witness; I can solemnly appeal to him.How greatly I long after you all - To see you; and how much I desire your welfare.In the bowels of Jesus Christ - The word “bowels,” in the Scriptures denotes the upper viscera - the region of the heart and lungs: see the notes at Isaiah 16:11. That region was regarded as the seat of affection, sympathy, and compassion, as the heart is with us. The allusion here is to the sympathy, tenderness, and love of the Redeemer; and probably... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:9

And this I pray - We pray for those whom we love, and whose welfare we seek. We desire their happiness; and there is no way more appropriate of expressing that desire than of going to God, and seeking it at his hand. Paul proceeds to enumerate the blessings which he sought for them; and it is worthy of observation that he did not ask riches, or worldly prosperity, but that his supplications were confined to spiritual blessings, and he sought these as the most desirable of all favors.That your... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:10

That ye may approve things - Margin, “Or, try.” The word used here denotes the kind of trial to which metals are exposed in order to test their nature; and the sense here is, that the apostle wished them so to try the things that were of real value, as to discern that which was true and genuine.That are excellent - Margin: Or, “differ.” The margin here more correctly expresses the sense of the Greek word. The idea is, that he wished them to be able to distinguish between things that differed... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:11

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness - That which righteousness in the heart produces. The fruits, or results, will be seen in the life; and those fruits are - honesty, truth, charity, kindness, meekness, goodness. The wish of the apostle is, that they might show abundantly by their lives that they were truly righteous. He does not refer to liberality merely, but to everything which true piety in the heart is fitted to produce in the life.Which are by Jesus Christ - (1) Which his... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:12

But I would ye should understand - Paul here turns to himself, and goes into a somewhat extended account of his own feelings in his trials, and of the effects of his imprisonment at Rome he wished them to understand what his circumstances were, and what had been the effect of his imprisonment, probably, for such reasons as these:(1) They were tenderly attached to him, and would feel an interest in all that pertained to him.(2) It was possible that they might hear unfounded rumors about the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:13

So that my bonds in Christ - Margin, “for.” The meaning is, his bonds in the cause of Christ. He was imprisoned because he preached Christ (see the notes, Ephesians 6:20), and was really suffering because of his attachment to the Redeemer. It was not for crime, but for being a Christian for had he not been a Christian, he would have escaped all this. The manner of Paul’s imprisonment was, that he was permitted to occupy a house by himself, though chained to a soldier who was his guard; Acts... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:13

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