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The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:17-18

The law of sacrifice. St. Paul takes his metaphor from the methods of sacrificial worship in common use among heathen nations. He sees "the soul of good in things evil," and even in the notions of corrupt human imaginations a distorted reflection of truth. He compares the faith and devotion of the Philippian Christians to a sacrifice presented on the altar, and he is ready to pour out his own life's blood as the libation which shall complete this offering and render it acceptable. I. ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:16

Holding forth the word of life - That is, you are under obligation to hold forth the word of life. It is a duty incumbent on you as Christians to do it. The “word of life” means the gospel, called the “word of life” because it is the message that promises life; or perhaps this is a Hebraism, denoting the living, or life-giving word. The gospel stands thus in contrast with all human systems of religion - for they have no efficacy to save - and to the law which “killeth;” see the John 6:63, note,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:17

Yea, and if I be offered - Margin, “poured forth.” The mention of his labors in their behalf, in the previous verse, seems to have suggested to him the sufferings which he was likely yet to endure on their account. He had labored for their salvation. He had exposed himself to peril that they and others might have the gospel. On their account he had suffered much; he had been made a prisoner at Rome; and there was a possibility, if not a probability, that his life might be a forfeit for his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:14-16

Philippians 2:14-16. Do all things Especially all good offices to each other, not only without contention, (Philippians 2:3,) but even without murmurings At your duty, or at one another; and disputings With each other, or altercations, which are real, though smaller, hinderances of love. It seems the apostle had in his eye not so much obedience in general, as those particular instances thereof, recommended Philippians 2:3-5. That ye may be blameless In yourselves; and harmless ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:17-18

Philippians 2:17-18. Yea, and if I be offered up Or, poured out, as σπενδομαι properly signifies; upon the sacrifice and service of your faith Greek, θυσια και λειτουργια ; the former word properly signifies a sacrifice, and the latter the performance of any public service, especially that pertaining to the worship of God. The apostle alludes to the Jewish sacrifices, which were prepared for the altar on which they were to be offered, by the Levites and priests, and on which, or on... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:12-18

Putting belief into practice (2:12-18)In view of Christ’s example, the Philippians must remove all trace of pride and quarrelling, and show in their lives the nature of the salvation that God has given them. They must obey God’s will as Christ did, and they will be able to do this because God works within them (12-13). They will then be like lights shining in darkness. They will be people of blameless conduct who take God’s message to a spiritually and morally corrupt world. In this way they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:16

Holding forth . Greek. epecho. See Acts 3:5 , word . App-121 . life , App-170 . that I may , &c. = for ( App-104 ) rejoicing to me. Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:19 , 1 Thessalonians 2:20 . in . App-104 . in vain . Greek. eis kenon , See Galatians 4:11 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:17

and if = even if ( App-118 ) offered = poured out (as a drink offering). Greek. spendomai. Only here and a Tim Philippians 4:6 . upon . App-101 . service . App-190 . faith. App-150 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:16

Holding forth the word of life that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.Holding forth the word of life ... This is explanatory of the clause in the preceding verse to the effect that the Philippians "are seen as lights in the world." The light which they are able to shed abroad is not of themselves but of the word of God which they have received. A problem well known to many scholars involves an alternative translation of "holding... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:17

Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy and rejoice with you all, and in the same manner do ye also joy and rejoice with me.There is in view here a sacrifice, whether like that in Exodus 29:40, or like one of the animal sacrifices offered to pagan gods, is not specified; because a "drink offering" was a prominent feature of both. Russell thought that Paul had the Jewish sacrifice in mind, saying: "Paul's meaning is figurative, referring in humility to his... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:17-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:14-16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:17-18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:12-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:17

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