Filipenses 1:19-27 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

A life of consistency, unity, and courage. "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ," etc. The apostle here means that, whether he should come to them or not—for he was not certain on the point—they should be careful to pursue a certain course of conduct. "By supposing," says Bengel, "this or that future contingency men may persuade themselves that they will be such and such as they ought to be. But it is better always without evasion to perform present duties... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

Exhortation to unity: I. Love for those who HAVE LABOURED FOR US IN THE GOSPEL . Many can feel this love who are not yet capable of rising to a sense of love towards God. This lower affection may lead to the higher love of which it is a reflection. II. THE DISCOMFITURE OF THOSE WHO ARE HOSTILE TO THE GOSPEL . This need not be opposed to love. The gospel is set for the fail of many as well as for their rising again. It is good for the wicked to be... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Albert Barnes

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:21

For to me to live is Christ - My sole aim in living is to glorify Christ. He is the supreme End of my life, and I value it only as being devoted to his honor - Doddridge. His aim was not honor, learning, gold, pleasure; it was, to glorify the Lord Jesus. This was the single purpose of his soul - a purpose to which he devoted himself with as much singleness and ardor as ever did a miser to the pursuit of gold, or a devotee of pleasure to amusement, or an aspirant for fame to ambition. This... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:22

But if I live in the flesh - If I continue to live; if I am not condemned and make a martyr at my approaching trial.This is the fruit of my labour - The meaning of this passage, which has given much perplexity to commentators, it seems to me is, “If I live in the flesh, it will cost me labor; it will be attended, as it has been, with much effort and anxious care, and I know not which to prefer - whether to remain on the earth with these cares and the hope of doing good, or to go at once to a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:23

For I am in a strait betwixt two - Two things, each of which I desire. I earnestly long to be with Christ; and I desire to remain to be useful to the world. The word rendered “I am in a strait” - συνέχομαι sunechomai - means to be pressed on or constrained, as in a crowd; to feel oneself pressed or pent up so as not to know what to do; and it here means that he was in perplexity and doubt, and did not know what to choose. “The words of the original are very emphatic. They appear to be derived... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:24

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh - To live. All this is language derived from the belief that the soul will be separate from the body at death, and will occupy a separate state of existence.Is more needful for you - Another object that was dear to the heart of Paul. He never supposed that his life was useless; or that it was a matter of no importance to the cause of religion whether he lived or died. He knew that God works by means; and that the life of a minister of the gospel is of real... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:25

And having this confidence - “Being persuaded of this, that my continuance on earth is desirable for your welfare, and that the Lord has a work for me to do, I confidently expect that I shall be permitted to live.” The “confidence” here referred to was, that his life was needful for them, and hence that God would spare him. A literal translation would be, “And being persuaded as to this, or of this” - τοῦτο πεποιθὼς touto pepoithōs - “I know,” etc. The foundation of his expectation that he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:26

That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ - Through the mercy and grace of Christ, If he was spared, his deliverance would be traced to Christ, and they would rejoice together in one who had so mercifully delivered him.For me by my coming to you again - Their joy would not only be that he was delivered, but that he was permitted to see them again. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

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

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:26

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