Filipenses 1:1-20 NVT

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:14

And many of the brethren - Many Christians. It is evident from this, that there were already “many” in Rome who professed Christianity.In the Lord - In the Lord Jesus; that is, united to him and to each other by a professed attachment to him. This is a common phrase to, designate Christians.Waxing confident by my bonds - Becoming increasingly bold and zealous in consequence of my being confined. This might have been either:(1)That from the very fact that so distinguished a champion of the truth... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife - What was the ground of this “envy and strife” the apostle does not mention. It would seem, however, that even in Rome there was a party which was jealous of the influence of Paul, and which supposed that this was a good opportunity to diminish his influence, and to strengthen their own cause. He was not now at large so as to be able: to meet and confute them. They had access to the mass of the people. It was easy, under plausible pretences, to... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:16

The one preach Christ of contention - So as to form parties, and to produce strifes among his professed followers.Not sincerely - Not “purely” - ἁγνῶς hagnōs - not with pure motives or intentions. Their real aim is not to preach Christ, but to produce difficulty, and to stir up strife. They are ambitious people, and they have no real regard for the welfare of the church and the honor of religion.Supposing to add affliction to my bonds - To make my trial the greater. How they did this is... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:17

But the other of love - From pure motives, and from sincere affection to me.Knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel - They believe that I am an ambassador from God. They regard me as unjustly imprisoned, and while I am disabled, they are willing to aid me in the great cause to which my life is devoted. To alleviate his sorrows, and to carry forward the great cause to defend which he was particularly appointed, they engaged in the work which he could not now do, and went forth to... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:18

What then? - What follows from this? What effect does it have on my mind? Does the fact that some preach from a spirit of envy and contention give me pain?Notwithstanding every way - No matter in what way it is done. We are not to suppose, however, that Paul was indifferent as to the way in which the gospel was preached, or the spirit with which it was done; but the meaning is, that it was a matter of rejoicing that it was done at all, whatever the motives might be.Whether in pretence or in... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:19

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation - Will be a means of my salvation. Whether the effect shall be to turn public favor toward the Christian religion, and secure my release; or whether it shall be to instigate my enemies more, so as to lead to my death; I am satisfied that the result, so far as I am concerned, will be well. The word “salvation,” here, does not refer to his release from captivity, as Koppe, Rosenmuller, Clarke, and others, suppose; for he was not absolutely certain... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:20

According to my earnest expectation - The word used here occurs but in one other place in the New Testament; see it explained in the notes at Romans 8:19. The earnest desire and hope which Paul had was not, primarily, that he might be released; but it was that, in all circumstances, he might be able to honor the gospel, living or dying. To that he looked as a much more important matter than to save his life. Life with him was the secondary consideration; the main thing was, to stand up... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:1-2

Philippians 1:1-2. Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ St. Paul, writing familiarly to the Philippians, does not style himself an apostle. And under the common title of servants, he tenderly and modestly joins with himself his son Timothy, who had attended him in his general travels in those parts, had come with him to Philippi, not long after the apostle had received him, (Acts 16:3; Acts 16:12,) and had doubtless assisted him in preaching the gospel there. To all the saints The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:3-8

Philippians 1:3-8. I thank my God upon every remembrance Or mention, as μνεια equally signifies; of you Whether before the throne of grace, or when conversing with my fellow-Christians. The clause may also be rendered, I thank my God for all your kind remembrance of me, namely, (as he partly at least means,) with respect to the supplies they had sent him. Always in every prayer of mine He never failed, it seems, to pray for the churches when he prayed for himself; making request ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:9-11

Philippians 1:9-11. This I pray, that your love To God and one another, and all mankind which you have already shown; may abound yet more and more The fire which burned in the apostle’s breast never says, It is enough; in knowledge Arising from, and attended with, a more perfect knowledge of God, of Christ, and of spiritual things in general; and in all judgment Or rather, in all sense, or feeling, as παση αισθησει signifies: that is, That you may have a spiritual sense and taste,... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:1-2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:3-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:9-11

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