Philippians 1:7

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 1:1-11

Rejoice in Growth and Seek Increase Philippians 1:1-11 It is exceedingly difficult to compress this Epistle, which is the tenderest and most personal of them all. Every word merits consideration; every paragraph is full of linked sweetness long drawn out. In the opening verses we are taught that we may further the gospel, not only by direct efforts, but by helping those who, like the Apostle, are devoted to its spread. From the early beginnings of their friendship, this Church had never... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

This letter is in itself a revelation of Christian experience. The word “sin" is not mentioned. The flesh is referred to only that it may be ignored. It is characterized by a revelation of the mind of love. Associating Timothy with himself, the apostle described Timothy and himself as the "servants of Jesus Christ." Declaring that he thanks God upon all his remembrance of Philippians he tells them that he is praying that their “love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 1:1-14

The Saints in Christ Jesus Philippians 1:1-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are entering a most remarkable Book written by the Holy Ghost through Paul. It is a Book that discloses many of those tender and gentle characteristics which mark the spiritually minded in Christ Jesus. By way of introduction we will seek to disclose some of those inner touches which abound in the opening verses. 1. The joy of comradeship in Christ Jesus. "Paul and Timotheus": that is the way the chapter opens. The... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3-9

Paul Expresses His Continual Concern For Them In The Light Of His Certainty That God Will Preserve his True People To The End (Philippians 1:3-9 ). Paul now proceeded to thank God for every remembrance of them. He had a physical cause for gratitude in that they had sent him a monetary gift (Philippians 4:10), but far more important to him was their ‘sharing in common’ (fellowship - koinonia) with him in their spiritual lives, of which that gift was a token. What mattered most to him was that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:7

‘Even as it is right for me to be minded in this way on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.’ And he considered it right that he should think in this way about them, because he saw them all as partakers along with him of the gracious working of God. That was why he had them in his heart. To be a partaker of God’s grace meant that they were caught up in the whole... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3-11

Php_1:3-11 . Thanksgiving and Intercession.— Paul usually begins his letters with congratulations and thanksgivings, even when he has to follow with complaints and rebukes. In writing to Philippi he has no fault to find with the church, so that his opening sentences are especially glad. At once he sounds a dominant note, the note of joy, which recurs again and again throughout the epistle. He is especially thankful for the fellowship of his readers, their affectionate association for the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:7

Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all; i.e. consonant to the law of equity and charity, Acts 4:19; 1 Corinthians 13:7; Colossians 4:1, with 2 Peter 1:13. It behoves me to pass this judgment on you all, upon good grounds. Because I have you in my heart; not barely in that he had them as it were engraved upon his heart, 2 Corinthians 3:2,2 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 7:3; for he could live and die with them, whom he did continually present unto God (as before). Inasmuch as both in... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 1:3-8

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 1:3. I thank my God.—The keynote of the whole epistle. As the apostle’s strains of praise had been heard by the prisoners in the Philippian gaol, so now from another captivity the Church hears a song of sweet contentment. “My God.” The personal appropriation and the quiet contentment of the apostle both speak in this emphatic phrase.Philippians 1:4. Always in every prayer of mine for you all.—Notice the comprehensive “always,” “every,” “all,” indicating... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:7

Philippians 1:7 A Man in Rome carries the Philippian Church in his heart. I. He who carries the world elsewhere than in his heart will soon wish to cast off his burden. II. He who carries the good in his heart will never be desolate. III. He whose heart is engaged with the tender offices of affection is the profoundest interpreter and the most efficient servant of mankind. IV. He who enshrines his benefactors in his heart has broken the dominion of selfishness. Parker, City Temple, vol. ii.,... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:1-30

Now, that we might continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, let us turn to Philippians 1 .Paul the apostle was arrested in Jerusalem, held in prison in Caesarea for two years until he appealed to Caesar and was brought as a prisoner to Caesar in Rome, in order that he might appear before Caesar and appeal his case. While Paul was in Rome for two years awaiting his appearance before Caesar, he was under house arrest. He was able to rent his own quarters, however, twenty-four... read more

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