Philippians 1:2-3 ASV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3

Verse 3 3I give thanks. He begins with thanksgiving (31) on two accounts — first, that he may by this token shew his love to the Philippians; and secondly, that, by commending them as to the past, he may exhort them, also, to perseverance in time to come. He adduces, also, another evidence of his love — the anxiety which he exercised in supplications. It is to be observed, however, that, whenever he makes mention of things that are joyful, he immediately breaks forth into thanksgiving — a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The address. I. ST . PAUL 'S DESCRIPTION OF HIMSELF . He is a servant of Jesus Christ. 1 . He does not here style himself an apostle. The title was unnecessary in writing to the Philippians; he does not assume it needlessly. He associates Timotheus with himself. In the presence of the blessed Lord and Master distinctions sink into insignificance. 2 . Paul and Timotheus are alike " servants ." But that name, in its inner meaning, is a lofty title. He who belongs... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Apostolic address and salutation. The Apostle Paul is as characteristic in his greetings as in the substance of his epistolary writings. I. THE AUTHORS OF THE GREETING . "Paul and Timotheus, bond-slaves of Jesus Christ." 1 . The apostle associates Timothy with himself as one who had labored at Philippi and was well known to the Christians of that city. Timothy, besides, was then his companion at Rome. It was natural that he should name the disciple who was associated... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Saints, bishops, and deacons. In the beginning of this earliest Epistle of the captivity, according to the showing of Lightfoot, the apostle does not deem it needful to declare his apostleship or to indulge in even the semblance of self-assertion. Bracketing Timotheus with himself, he simply declares that they are slaves ( δοῦλοι ) of Jesus Christ, and as such desire to address the constituents of the Philippian Church. The contents of this Epistle are eminently joy-inspiring; it is, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Introduction. This Epistle of Paul breathes throughout the tenderest affection and most passionate longing toward the Philippians. It was called forth by a token of their affection in a contribution for his support sent by Epaphroditus. It is pervaded by a deeper tone of satisfaction than any other of his Epistles. It is characteristically epistolary in its freedom of plan and familiarity of expression. Written without a dogmatic purpose, there is one important doctrinal passage in it; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

Paul's salutation. "This Epistle," says the learned Lewin, "was written during Paul's captivity, en to tols desmois men ( Philippians 1:7 ), and at Rome ( Philippians 4:22 ). And Paul had been long enough a prisoner to have produced great effects both in the Praetorium and elsewhere ( Philippians 1:13 ). The long captivity of the apostle before the date of the letter appears also from this. The Philippians had heard of his imprisonment at Rome, and had sent him pecuniary relief by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Philippian Church (the firstborn Church of Europe) a type of the Catholic Church. I. IT IS IN THE WORLD . Philippi, a city of importance as a center of trade and traffic. A Roman colony reproducing on a minute scale the institutions of the empire city. II. IT IS NOT OR THE WORLD , BUT IS CHRIST . In him its life is hidden. Three times in these two verses are its members reminded of him. The Church is nothing except so far as it is the living body of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:2

Grace be unto you, and peace . This combination of the Greek and Hebrew salutations is the common form in St. Paul's earlier Epistles; in the pastoral Epistles "mercy" is added. Grace is the favor of God, free and sovereign, which rests on the faithful Christian, and brings the gift of peace; which is, first, reconciliation with God and, secondly, the childlike confidence and trustful hope which result from faith in Christ's atonement. From God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:3

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you . All St. Paul's Epistles, except those to the Galatiaus, 1 Timothy, and Titus, begin with a thanksgiving. In this Epistle the thanksgiving is especially warm and earnest; no cloud of doubt darkened the apostle's confidence in the Philippians; he pours forth his gratitude to God for their spiritual gifts fervently and without reserve. My God. The pronoun expresses the inner consciousness of personal relations with God; it reminds us of Acts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:3-5

Thanksgiving for their fellowship in the gospel. I. THANKSGIVING IS A NATURAL AND PROPER EXERCISE OF THE BELIEVING HEART , The apostle usually giving in the case of the Philippians. 1 . Scripture has psalms of thanksgiving. ( Nehemiah 12:8 .) 2 . We have constant reason for thanksgiving. We thank God for temporal mercies ( Exodus 15:1 , Exodus 15:2 ); for spiritual mercies ( Romans 1:8 ; 1 Corinthians 1:4 ); for deliverance from the body of death (... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:3-5

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