Filipenses 1:19-27 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:23

For I am in a strait betwixt two ; rather, but (so the best manuscripts) I am straitened , hemmed in (Bishop Lightfoot) betwixt the two alternatives, life and death, pressing upon me, constraining me on either side. Having a desire to depart ; having my desire set towards departing εἰς τὸ ἀναλῦσαι ) . The word occurs again in 2 Timothy 4:6 , ὁ καιρὸς τῆς ἐμῆς ἀναλύσεως It is used of a ship, to loose from its moorings; or a camp, to break up; comp. 2 Corinthians... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:23-24

A strait. St. Paul is in a strait between his personal desire to depart and be with Christ, and his unselfish willingness to remain on earth for the good of the Church. I. THE PERSONAL DESIRE TO DEPART AND BE WITH CHRIST . This is no mere sentimental yearning for death, such as very young people sometimes dream about. St. Paul is an old man, and old men commonly cling to life. He is in bonds, however; he has fought a good fight; he feels the weariness of a life of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:24

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you . To abide by the flesh (if with some authorities the preposition is omitted), to hold to this human life with all its trials, is more needful for your sake. Meyer quotes Seneca, 'Epist.' 98, "Vitae suae adjici nihil desiderat sua causa, sed eorum, quibus utilis est." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:25

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all . Being persuaded of this, that my life is needful for you; or, as others render, "And this I certainly, confidently know." The first translation seems preferable, for St. Paul's assurance does not seem to rest on direct inspiration, but on a calculation of probabilities. The apostles could not always foresee their own future ( Acts 20:22 ). Bishop Lightfoot says, "The same word οἶδα is used Acts 20:25 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:25-26

The apostle's personal conviction as to his future course. He might be uncertain as to which he should choose, but he was fully confident as to what would befall him. Notice— I. THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIS CONTINUANCE WITH HIS CONVERTS . "And being confidently persuaded of this [that his life would be for their spiritual advantage] I know that I shall abide, and abide with you all." His knowledge was not necessarily derived from special revelation or from mere presentiment,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:26

That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again . Glorying or boasting ( καύχημα ), not rejoicing. Perhaps rather, as Meyer," That the matter in which you have to glory [ i.e. the bliss in which you rejoice as Christians] may increase abundantly in Christ Jesus [as the element or sphere of the glorying] in me [as the instrument or cause]." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27

Only let your conversation be . St. Paul exhorts the Philippians to steadfastness. Only, whatever happens, whether I come or no, πολιτεύεσθε , behave as citizens (comp. Philippians 3:20 , ἡμῶν τὸ πολιτεῦμα and Ephesians 2:19 , συμπολῖται τῶν ἁγίων . The verb also occurs in Acts 23:1 , "I have lived ( πεπολίτευμαι ) in all good conscience towards God." St. Paul was himself a Roman citizen; he was writing from Rome; his presence the re was caused by his having... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-28

Practical counsel for holy and consistent living. "Only let your manner of life be as it becometh the gospel of Christ." I. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IS THE TRUE STANDARD OF CHRISTIAN PIETY AS WELL AS " THE POWER OF GOD TO SALVATION ." It is so: 1 . By virtue of the doctrines it reveals for our comfort. 2 . By virtue of the precepts it inculcates for our guidance ; for it embodies in itself that which is at once "the law of Christ," "the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

Practical exhortation. I. CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION THE CONDITION OF CHRISTIAN JOY . Only (the word is emphatic) —only , St. Paul says, whether he lives or dies, whether he comes again or sees them in the flesh no more, whatever happens to him or to them—let them mind this one thing, holy living. This must be, he says, your one desire, your one aim, to live as Christian men should live. II. ST . PAUL ADDRESSES THE PHILIPPIANS AS MEMBERS OF A CHURCH ;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

The gifts of faith and of suffering. Paul's release is still problematical; it is needful, therefore, that he should make provision in case he should still be absent from them. He calls them consequently to citizenship ( ποιτεύεσθε ) worthy of the gospel, and to the acceptance of those gifts which that citizenship implies. I. THE PHILIPPIANS ARE TO BE FAITHFUL CITIZENS OF GOD 'S KINGDOM . ( Philippians 1:27 .) Now, what is it which is prized in God's kingdom as... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:23-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:25-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

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