Philippians 1:6

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 1:6

1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the {d} day of Jesus Christ:(d) The Spirit of God will not forsake you to the very latter end, until your mortal bodies will appear before the judgment of Christ to be glorified. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

Consistently with the character of the epistle, in his addressing the Philippians, Paul does not do so as an apostle, but linking Timothy's name with his own, makes use of the lowlier title, "servants of Jesus Christ." It will be noted that in those epistles in which he writes as an apostle, he makes an authoritative communication of the mind of God, which rightfully requires the obedience of faith. As an apostle he is invested with God-given authority. As a servant, on the other hand,... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:1-30

JOY IN SUFFERING The epistle opens with the customary salutation or greeting (Philippians 1:1-2 ). Timothy is named with Paul, not that he is a co-writer, but a co-worker in Philippi, and hence known to the church. He is however, Paul’s companion in Rome at this time. Note the important expression “in Christ Jesus,” which was explained in Ephesians. Note the advanced development of the church “bishops and deacons” or “overseers and working-helpers.” Then comes the thanksgiving (Philippians... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philippians 1:3-11

(3) ¶ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, (4) Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, (5) For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; (6) Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (7) ¶ Even as it is meet for me to think this 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, ye... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-7

1-7 The highest honour of the most eminent ministers is, to be servants of Christ. And those who are not really saints on earth, never will be saints in heaven. Out of Christ, the best saints are sinners, and unable to stand before God. There is no peace without grace. Inward peace springs from a sense of Divine favour. And there is no grace and peace but from God our Father, the fountain and origin of all blessings. At Philippi the apostle was evil entreated, and saw little fruit of his... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Philippians 1:1-99

Philippians 1 IN OPENING, PAUL does not present himself as an apostle, but just as a bondman of Jesus Christ. Hence we are not to regard the experience which he is led to relate as being something apostolic, and therefore beyond the reach of ordinary Christians. On the contrary it is the experience of a bondman or servant, and we all are that. He addresses himself to those at Philippi who could be spoken of as “saints in Christ Jesus.” Being in Christ they were set apart for God. They had... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philippians 1:3-7

The Apostle's Personal Feeling toward the Philippian Christians. His grateful and confident prayer: v. 3. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, v. 4. always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, v. 5. for your fellowship in the Gospel from the first day until now; v. 6. being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ; v. 7. even as it is meet for me to think this of you all,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philippians 1:3-11

SECTION IISituation and Labors of the Apostle at RomePhilippians 1:3-26(1) The Apostle’s gratitude and joy before God on account of the church (Philippians 1:3-11)After joyful thanksgiving for the fellowship of the church in the gospel (Philippians 1:3-5), and the expression of his confident hope that God will make it perfect (Philippians 1:6-8), he offers a fervent prayer for them (Philippians 1:9-11)3I thank my God upon every [all] remembrance of you, 4Always in every prayer of mine for you... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 1:1-8

PHILIPPIANS LOVING GREETINGS Php_1:1-8 R.V.. The bond between Paul and the church at Philippi was peculiarly close. It had been founded by himself, as is narrated at unusual length in the book of Acts. It was the first church established in Europe. Ten years had elapsed since then, possibly more. Paul is now a prisoner in Rome, not suffering the extremest rigour of imprisonment, but still a prisoner in his own hired house, accessible to his friends and able to do work for God, but still... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

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

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