Philippians 3:10-11

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 3:1-21

Dangers and Hopes of the Present SituationV. Interjected Warnings (Philippians 3:1-21)§ 11. Philippians 3:1-6. Finally (lit. ’For the rest’), my brethren, brings the close of the letter in sight (see Intro.); the Apostle has only a few supplementary counsels to give—prefaced by the Rejoice in the Lord, which is the prevalent note of the Epistle (Philippians 1:4, Philippians 1:18, Philippians 1:26; Philippians 2:2, Philippians 2:17-18)—and to make acknowledgment of the contribution sent through... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 3:1-21

[7.Words of Warning (Philippians 3:1 to Philippians 4:3).(1) AGAINST THE JUDAISERS.(a)Warning against confidence “in the flesh,” illustrated by his own renunciation of all Jewish privileges and hopes, in order to have “the righteousness of Christ” (Philippians 3:1-9).(b)Warning against confidence in perfection as already attained, again illustrated by his own sense of imperfection and hope of continual progress (Philippians 3:10-16).(2) AGAINST THE ANTINOMIAN PARTY.Contrast of the sensual and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 3:10

(10) Inseparably connected with the possession of this “righteousness of God” is the knowledge of Christ, or more exactly, the gaining the knowledge of Christ (see Philippians 3:8), by conformity both to His suffering and death, and also to His resurrection. This “conformity to the image of Christ” (Romans 8:29-30)—with which compare the having “Christ formed within us” of Galatians 4:19)—is made by St. Paul the substance of the gracious predestination of God, preceding the call, the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 3:10-11

(10, 11) The order of these verses is notable and instructive. (1) First comes the knowledge of “the power of the Resurrection.” What this is we see by examining it as historically the main subject of the first apostolic preaching. There it is considered, as in St. Peter’s first sermons, as giving the earnest of “forgiveness,” or “blotting out of sins,” and the “gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38; Acts 3:13; Acts 3:26), or, as St. Paul expresses it, of “justification from all things” (Acts... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Philippians 3:1-21

Beware of the Dogs Philippians 3:2-3 The text enshrines the presentation of a contrast on one side dark, forbidding, and revolting; on the other side radiant and alluring, 'Beware of the dogs: beware of the evil workers; beware of the concision'. What is all this but a solemn and urgent warning against externalism, against all dependence upon outward ordinance and form? What are the marks of true religion? Paul enumerates three, and they appear to me to be full and all-sufficient. I. The first... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 3:8-18

Chapter 11THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST.Philippians 3:8-18 (R.V.)MR. ALEXANDER KNOX, in a letter to a friend, makes the following remark: "Religion contains two sets of truths, which I may venture to denominate ultimate and mediatory: the former refer to God as an original and end; the latter to the Word made flesh, the suffering, dying, rising, ruling Saviour; the way, the truth, the life. Now I conceive these two views have almost ever been varying, in the minds even of the sincerely pious, with... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 3:10-11

Chapter 13RESURRECTION LIFE AND DAILY DYING.Philippians 3:10-11WE have still other aspects to consider of that "gain" which the Apostle descried in Christ, for the sake of which he had cast so much away.To prize the righteousness of faith was an element in the true knowledge of Christ; but it was so far from exhausting that knowledge that it only opened a door of progress, and brought near the most stirring possibilities. For, indeed, to be found in Christ having that righteousness meant that... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philippians 3:1-21

III. CHRIST, THE OBJECT AND THE GOAL CHAPTER 3 1. The true circumcision (Philippians 3:1-3 ) 2. Paul’s past experience (Philippians 3:4-7 ) 3. The one passion (Philippians 3:8-11 ) 4. Pressing towards the mark (Philippians 3:12-16 ) 5. The goal of glory (Philippians 3:17-21 ) Philippians 3:1-3 Finally (or, for the rest), my brethren, rejoice in the “Lord.” Rejoicing in the Lord, not merely in the salvation which is ours, nor in His mercies, in His gifts or in our service, but in Him, is... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 3:10

3:10 {5} That I may {i} know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the {6} fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;(5) This is the end of righteousness by faith with regard to us, that by the power of his resurrection we may escape from death.(i) That I may indeed feel him, and have an experience of him.(6) The way to that eternal salvation is to follow Christ’s steps by afflictions and persecutions, until we come to Christ himself, who is our mark at which we... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Philippians 3:11

3:11 If by any means I might attain unto the {k} resurrection of the dead.(k) To everlasting life, which follows the resurrection of the saints. read more

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