Philippians 1:1 ESV

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

Philippians 1:1. Paul and Timotheus,— This and the following verse contain the inscription, or introduction of this Epistle. St. Paul might choose to join Timothy with him, as he not only had attended the Apostle in his general travels into these parts, but had assisted in preaching the gospel at Philippi. Comp. Acts 16:1; Acts 16:3; Acts 16:12. Some have inquired why St. Paul does not stile himself an Apostle here, and in his two Epistles to the Thessalonians, and in that to Philemon, as he... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

1. Timotheus—mentioned as being well known to the Philippians (Acts 16:3; Acts 16:10-12), and now present with Paul. Not that Timothy had any share in writing the Epistle; for Paul presently uses the first person singular, "I," not "we" (Philippians 1:3). The mention of his name implies merely that Timothy joined in affectionate remembrances to them. servants of Jesus Christ—The oldest manuscripts read the order, "Christ Jesus." Paul does not call himself "an apostle," as in the inscriptions of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:1

Timothy was an associate of Paul’s and may have served as his secretary as Paul dictated this letter (cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:17), but Timothy was not the co-author of it (cf. Philippians 1:3; Philippians 2:19-23). The Philippians knew him since he had been with Paul when Paul had founded the church in Philippi (Acts 16:1-12) and on subsequent occasions (Acts 19:22; Acts 20:3-6). Now Timothy was with Paul in Rome during Paul’s house arrest there.Paul’s lack of reference to his apostleship is in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 1:1-2

I. SALUTATION 1:1-2Paul began this epistle by identifying himself and his companion and by wishing God’s richest blessings on his readers."Almost all letters from the Greco-Roman period began with a threefold salutation: The Writer, to the Addressee, Greetings. Very often the next item in the letter would be a wish (sometimes a prayer) for the health or well-being of the addressee. Paul’s letters, which generally follow this standard form, usually include a thanksgiving; in some of these, as... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 1:1

1:1 ministers; (c-23) Or 'deacons' ( diakonos ), see Note. Romans 16:1 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

The Prisoner Apostle in Rome§ 1. Address and Salutation (Philippians 1:1-2).Philippians 1:1, Philippians 1:2. The form of greeting in Philippians 1:1-2 is that common to the Epistles of the third group.1. To all the saints] holy persons—consecrated to God as all Christian believers are. This and similar emphatic expressions (in Philippians 1:3-4, Philippians 1:7-8, Philippians 1:25, chapter Philippians 4:2) show that the entire Church, despite differences between its members (Philippians 2:2-3;... read more

Charles John Ellicott

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

(1) Paul and Timotheus, (the) servants of Jesus Christ.—To the Philippian, as to the Thessalonian Church (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1), St. Paul does not think it needful to assert his apostleship; but writes, in a tone of affectionate and confident familiarity, as to those whom he could thoroughly trust. Here he and Timotheus are simply “servants” (not, as in our version, “the servants” in any position of special eminence) “of Jesus Christ”—a title of humility assumed by St.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Philippians 1:1-30

The Epistle to the Philippians The Saints of God (for All Saints' Eve) Philippians 1:1 To-morrow is the day of All Saints. For quite a thousand years the churches of the West have given the first of November to this great commemoration, illuminating the declining and darkening year with the spiritual splendour of the thought of these exalted multitudes who have outsoared our shadows into the light of God. For it is with the holy ones departed that the festival, beyond a doubt, was primarily... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Chapter 1INTRODUCTORY: THE SALUTATION.THE sixteenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles contains the account of the Apostle Paul’s first intercourse with the Philippians, and of the "beginning of the gospel" there. The date may be fixed as A.D. 51. After the council at Jerusalem, {Acts 15:1-41} and after the dissension between Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:39), the Apostle of the Gentiles, accompanied by Silas, took his journey through Syria and Cilicia. "Confirming the Churches," he went over a... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

Analysis and Annotations I. CHRIST, THE CONTROLLING PRINCIPLE OF THE BELIEVER’S LIFE CHAPTER 1 1. The introduction (Philippians 1:1-2 ) 2. The fellowship in the gospel (Philippians 1:3-8 ) 3. The apostle’s prayer (Philippians 1:9-11 ) 4. Paul’s victory (Philippians 1:12-20 ) 5. Paul’s life and confidence (Philippians 1:21-26 ) 6. Exhortation to walk worthy of the gospel (Philippians 1:27-30 ) Philippians 1:1-2 The introductory words to this Epistle differ from those of the preceding... read more