Philippians 4:19-20

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:19

But my God: see Philippians 4:3; he saith my God, because he imputeth and owneth that to be done to himself which is done according to his mind unto any of his ambassadors, he having received the gift from their hand by Paul. Shall supply all your need; will, in a gracious return to Paul’s prayer, abundantly answer (yea, above all he could ask or think) all their expectations, Psalms 41:1-3, with 2 Corinthians 9:8,2 Corinthians 9:10. According to his riches in glory; agreeably to his own... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Philippians 4:20

From thanking of the Philippians, the holy man passeth to a giving of thanks unto God, the first cause, that they might not be elated. He had my God, Philippians 4:19; now, our Father; not only adoring him as Maker of all, but as Father of all the faithful as well as of Paul, being born of him in Christ, John 1:12,John 1:13, through whom he takes a fatherly care of them, Matthew 6:32. Christ saith, my Father, John 20:17, as being his only Son by eternal generation; and he allows believers to... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 4:15-19

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 4:15. No Church communicated with me.—The lofty independence of the apostle had not unbent to any other Church as to this. There are men from whom one could never receive a gift without sacrifice of self-respect. St. Paul was not the man to be patronised.Philippians 4:18. An odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.—The last word transfers their deed to another sphere entirely. “Ye did it unto Me,” says Christ.Philippians... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Philippians 4:20-23

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESPhilippians 4:22. The saints … of Cæsar’s household.—This expression does not oblige us to think that any relatives of Cæsar had embraced Christianity. It comprises all who in any way were connected with the imperial service.Philippians 4:23. Be with you all.—The oldest MSS. read, “Be with your spirit.”MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Philippians 4:20-23Last Words.I. A glowing ascription of praise to the divine Giver of every blessing.—“Now unto God and our Father... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Philippians 4:19

DISCOURSE: 2165ALL NEEDFUL SUPPLIES THROUGH CHRISTPhilippians 4:19. My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.AS it is a pleasing reflection to a generous man, that the object whom he relieves will have his condition meliorated, so is it a most delightful thought to a grateful mind, that there is One both able and engaged to recompense our benefactors. Were it not for this consideration, the reluctance which many feel to be burthensome to their friends,... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Philippians 4:1-23

Chapter 4Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for ( Philippians 4:1 ),What a beautiful words by Paul to the church, expressing his heart, just bearing his heart to them, "Dearly beloved, I long for you. My brothers, who I dearly love and I long for,"[You are] my joy and [you are] my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved ( Philippians 4:1 ).The heart of the apostle. He is bearing his heart now, his love for those who he ministered to and those who ministered to him.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 4:1-23

Philippians 4:6 . Be careful for nothing let your requests be made known unto God. Not that we are to abandon all care, or become careless, about the things of the present life, for that would be inconsistent with the requirement, to provide things honest in the sight of all men, and for that purpose to be diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. But it becomes christians not to be burdened with inordinate care, or to be over solicitous about any temporal good, so as... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:10-20

Philippians 4:10-20But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly Paul’s gratitudeI. He acknowledges the gift--rejoicing in the spirit that prompted it; expressing his contentment and confidence in God; confessing the seasonable nature of the supply.II. He commends the givers for their special and repeated generosity; exemplification of the spirit of Christianity; acceptable sacrifice to God.III. He assures them of an abundant recompense. God is rich; will supply all their need; by Christ Jesus. (J. Lyth,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:15-19

Philippians 4:15-19Now, ye Philippians, know also that in the beginning of the gospel--Observe I.The straitened circumstances of the apostle.II. The honourable conduct of the Philippians.1. Though poor (2 Corinthians 8:2) they acknowledged their debt.2. Stood alone.3. Repeated their bounty of their own free will.III. The commendation of the spirit of God.1. Recorded for their honour.2. For our instruction. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Liberality to the minister is--I. Honourable.II. Profitable.III.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:19

Philippians 4:19My God shall supply all your need The need and the supplyPaul declares that the contributions of his Philippian friends are pleasing to him, and acceptable to God.He cannot requite their kindness, but declares that God can and will.I. The extent of the supply. The emphasis is on all.1. There are many promises of this kind even in the Old Testament. “They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” “No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly,” etc. But in... read more

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