Philippians 1:20-21 ESV

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philippians 1:18-21

The apostle satisfied if only Christ is magnified: v. 18. What then? Notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therefore do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. v. 19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, v. 20. according to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also, Christ shall be... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philippians 1:12-26

(2) The gospel, in spite of insincere or false brethren and threatening danger of death, makes progress during the Apostle’s captivity at Rome (Philippians 1:12-26)After referring to the happy effects of his ministry in bonds (Philippians 1:12-14) among sincere and insincere witnesses for Christ (Philippians 1:15-17) he expresses his views respecting this varied experience (Philippians 1:18-20) and calmly revolves the question whether life or death may be better for him (Philippians... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 1:12-20

PHILIPPIANS A PRISONER’S TRIUMPH Php_1:12-20 R.V. Paul’s writings are full of autobiography, that is partly owing to temperament, partly to the profound interpenetration of his whole nature with his religion. His theology was but the generalisation of his experience. He has felt and verified all that he has to say. But the personal experiences of this sunny letter to his favourite church have a character all their own. In that atmosphere of untroubled love and sympathy a shyer heart than... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 1:21-25

Philippians A STRAIT BETWIXT TWO Php_1:21-25 . A preacher may well shrink from such a text. Its elevation of feeling and music of expression make all sermons on it sound feeble and harsh, like some poor shepherd’s pipe after an organ. But, though this be true, it may not be useless to attempt, at least, to point out the course of thought in these grand words. They flow like a great river, which springs at first with a strong jet from some deep cave, then is torn and chafed among dividing... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 1:12-21

“To Live Is Christ, and To Die Is Gain” Philippians 1:12-21 It was a matter of comparative indifference to Paul what happened to himself so long as the gospel progressed, because the extension of the gospel meant the growing glory of Jesus. He was quite content to be in bonds, if only by his chains he might gain access to new realms, hitherto untrodden, for proclaiming his Lord. He could even view with equanimity the envy and strife of some, if Jesus might be named to those who had never... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

This letter is in itself a revelation of Christian experience. The word “sin" is not mentioned. The flesh is referred to only that it may be ignored. It is characterized by a revelation of the mind of love. Associating Timothy with himself, the apostle described Timothy and himself as the "servants of Jesus Christ." Declaring that he thanks God upon all his remembrance of Philippians he tells them that he is praying that their “love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 1:15-30

Preaching Christ Philippians 1:15-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Some preach Christ of envy and strife. Of one thing we are sure: we are commanded to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered. Of another thing we may be equally sure: we are not to preach Christ with contention. The word in II Timothy says, "The servant of the Lord must not strive." To the contrary we are told to "be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient." In meekness we are to instruct "those that oppose themselves."... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:21

THE SECRET OF LIFE‘To me to live is Christ.’ Php_1:21 What was the secret of St. Paul’s life, that secret which made him the greatest of all missionaries to the Gentile world? We have not to go far in our search, for he himself has revealed it in the words of the text. The secret of St. Paul’s life was the power and the presence of a living Christ. I. Christ in life.—We are Christians in proportion as we possess the spirit of Christ, in proportion as we identify ourselves with Him, in... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:19-26

Paul Stresses That He Faces The Future Decision To Be Made By Rome About Him With Confidence. To Live Will Mean That He Can Continue To Serve God’s People. To Die Will Mean That He Enters Straight Into The Presence Of Christ. He Was Equally Ready For Either (Philippians 1:19-26 ). Paul now sought to clarify the situation with regard to his own person. Imprisoned by Rome and awaiting trial, he was filled with confidence that in one way or another Jesus Christ would be glorified, and he wanted... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:20

‘According to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.’ As he faced his future not a shadow of doubt now crossed his mind. He had come through to a position where he was totally confident that nothing that happened to him would be to his shame (in God’s eyes), or to the shame of his message, as he faced his trial, whether it be his release to... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philippians 1:18-21

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philippians 1:12-26

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 1:12-20

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 1:21-25

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 1:12-21

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:1-30

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 1:15-30

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:21

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:19-26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:20

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