Philippians 1:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:29

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake . On you it was conferred ( ἐχαρίσθη ) as a gracious gift, a free spontaneous act of Divine bounty. Faith in Christ is the gift of God, so is "the fellowship of his sufferings." It is not a burden, but a privilege:" In all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:29

Suffering in behalf of Christ. St. Paul feels peculiar sympathy for the Philippians on account of the fact that they are like himself in suffering persecution on account of Christ. Common sufferings promote common sympathies. Only they who have suffered themselves can understand the sufferings of others. Thus it seems to be part of the mission of pain to enlarge and deepen our sympathies. I. CHRISTIANS MAY BE CALLED TO SUFFER IN BEHALF OF CHRIST . Let a man count... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:29-30

The privilege of suffering. There is reason given, by way of encouragement, for their steadfastness in suffering. "For unto you it was freely given on the behalf of Christ, not only to believe upon him, but also to suffer for his sake." I. THE DISPENSATION OF SUFFERING ASSIGNED TO THE SAINTS . Their sufferings fall not cut by chance. They are divinely ordered. They are even divinely given. 1 . Their ability to endure these sufferings is the gift of Christ. "In the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:29

For unto you - Unto you as Christians. This favor is granted unto you in your present circumstances.It is given - God concedes to you this privilege or advantage.In the behalf of Christ - In the cause of Christ, or with a view to honor Christ. Or, these things are brought on you in consequence of your being Christians.Not only to believe on him - It is represented here as a privilege to be permitted to believe on Christ. It is so:(1) It is an honor to a man to believe one who ought to be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 1:29-30

Philippians 1:29-30. For unto you it is given Εχαρισθη , it is granted as a favour, in the behalf of Christ, on account of his merits and intercession, and for the promotion of his cause and interest, not only to believe on him, (faith itself, as well as Christ and his truth, the objects of it, being the free gift of God,) but also to suffer for his sake This, as well as your faith, and the blessings which you receive by faith, is granted you as a special token of God’s love to you,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:27-30

1:27-2:30 TEACHING ABOUT HUMILITYThe need for unity and courage (1:27-30)Signs of disunity were appearing in the Philippian church, and Paul seeks to correct the problem before it spreads. The believers must be careful of their conduct, particularly in their relations with one another. It is important that there be complete unity among the believers if the church is to withstand the attacks of the enemy (27).Persecutors get an uneasy feeling of fear when they see the courage of those whom they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 1:29

is given = was granted. App-184 . in the behalf of . App-104 . believe on . App-150 . also , &c. = to suffer for ( App-104 .) His sake also. Compare Acts 9:16 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:29

Because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf: having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.Here one glimpses the impact of terrible persecutions upon the soul of the beloved apostle. "This allusion, of course, is to the lawless scourging and imprisonment of Acts 16:22-24."[51] That outrage deeply impressed itself upon Paul's heart, as indicated, at the very first, by his demand that the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 1:29

Philippians 1:29. For unto you it is given, &c.— For it is granted to you as a favour, on the part of Christ. Doddridge, Heylin, &c. St. Paul very skilfully diverts them from viewing persecution under its most frightful appearance, and leads them to consider it as a gift and an honour conferred upon them. We may observe the like in the discourse of another apostle, 1 Peter 4:12-16. Some would read from the words in Php 1:28 which is to them, &c. to the end of the present verse, in a... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:29

29. For—rather, a proof that this is an evident token from God of your salvation, "Because," c. it is given—Greek, "it has been granted as a favor," or "gift of grace." Faith is the gift of God ( :-), not wrought in the soul by the will of man, but by the Holy Ghost (John 1:12 John 1:13). believe on him—"To believe Him," would merely mean to believe He speaks the truth. "To believe on Him," is to believe in, and trust through, Him to obtain eternal salvation. Suffering for Christ is not only... read more

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