Philippians 1:29

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 1:27-30

Philippians 1:27-30Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ A call to a four-fold manifestation of spiritual lifeI.To holiness (Philippians 1:27). As if he had said, I have one dominating wish in reference to you.1. It is well to know what God’s princes wish for us. The noblest desire one man can cherish for another is that he may be like Jesus.2. There is but one ideal life in the Church. But here is a difficulty: how can the lowest copy the highest? Would it not have... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 1:29-30

Philippians 1:29-30Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ Fellowship with the martyrs and confessorsI.Like faith.II. Like conflicts.III. Like honour. (J. Lyth, D. D.)The Christian’s life isI. A life of faith. This faith is--1. The gift of God--“is given you.”2. A particular gift bestowed on a particular people, distinguishing them from all others. The Christian knows and enjoys what no one else does.II. A life of suffering.1. Christ’s life was full of it, and so, therefore, is the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 1:29

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; Ver. 29. For unto you it is given ] As a high honour not only to believe (though that is a great matter; for he that believeth hath set to his seal that God is true, hath given God a testimonial, such as is that Deu 32:4 ), but also (as a further favour) to suffer for his sake: this is the lowest subjection that can be to God, but the highest honour both to him and us. This made... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Philippians 1:29

it is: Acts 5:41, Romans 5:3, James 1:2, 1 Peter 4:13 not: Matthew 16:17, John 1:12, John 1:13, John 6:44, John 6:45, Acts 13:39, Acts 14:27, Ephesians 2:8, Colossians 2:12, James 1:17, James 1:18 Reciprocal: Isaiah 40:9 - be not Mark 9:24 - help Mark 13:9 - take Luke 21:17 - for John 6:37 - shall John 6:65 - that no John 17:22 - the glory Acts 18:27 - believed Romans 8:17 - if so be 1 Corinthians 4:9 - I 2 Corinthians 12:10 - I take Philippians 1:6 - begun Philippians 2:12 - as ye Hebrews... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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;For to you it is given — As a special token of God's love, and of your being in the way of salvation. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:29

29. For unto you Steadfastness in suffering foreshadows eternal glory, because they are called to the grace of suffering as well as the grace of believing. Given At conversion, as a free bestowment of grace for Christ’s sake, as are all spiritual gifts. It is a double gift: (1) to believe in Jesus, which saves, and (2) to suffer for his sake. It is as truly a privilege to suffer for Christ as it is to believe in him; and blessed are they who can receive both as given in the behalf of... read more