Philippians 1:1-24 ESV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:11

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.As Pink said, "This verse, along with Philippians 1:10, sets before us a powerful incentive to live hourly with the judgment seat of Christ before us, ... that we may not be ashamed at his coming."[27]Fruits of righteousness ... As Knight observed, "This righteousness is that by Jesus Christ in contrast to that which is by the law (Philippians 3:9).[28] In order, therefore, to have... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel.The things which happened unto me ... And what were those things? The last half of the book of Acts gives a great many of the near incredible things that happened unto Paul, revealing his life as an odyssey surpassing that of any other, save Christ alone, who ever lived on earth. In addition, 2 Corinthians 11:23-30 briefly mentions many other things not even hinted... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

So that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest.The praetorian guard ... The KJV's rendition of this as "the palace," has been rejected on what appears to be sufficient grounds; but the mention of "saints in Caesar's household" (Philippians 4:22) surely indicates that the word of the gospel was assuredly known "in the palace," whether or not this verse states the fact.Lightfoot, especially, did extensive work to prove that "praetorian" as... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

And that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.Wesley explained the renewed vigor and courage of "most of the brethren in the Lord" as being due to the fact that "They saw in Paul, as they had never seen before, the presence, power and sufficient grace of Christ."[31]The fact that such a notable character as Paul was permitted for at least a couple of years to continue day by day preaching the gospel... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ of envy and strife; and some also of good will.The New Testament does not reveal any of the details concerning those who preached Christ of "envy and strife"; and speculation leads us nowhere. Boice cited writings of Suetonius and Clement in support of the view that "Paul perished as a result of the jealousy and strife that existed among Roman Christians.[32] Whether such jealousy arose from Judaizing elements of the church opposing Paul's teaching, or from certain... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:16

The one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel; but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.The factious party in view here had the purpose of making Paul's imprisonment more distasteful and burdensome, no doubt hoping to influence his judges against him, their conduct in this being as contemptible as any that could be imagined.Set for the defense of the gospel ... Foy E. Wallace deplored the rendition... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:18

What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.One must agree with Hayes who said, "This is one of the noblest utterances of one of the greatest men."[36] There is a toleration in Paul's words here which would bless the whole world if more widely imitated. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:19

For I know that this shall turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.Knight preferred the translation, "turn out to my deliverance";[37] thus not taking away the truth that Paul was most certainly a saved person already at the time these words were written. Regardless, however, of the confidence some modern Christians seem to have about the certainty of their salvation, Paul evidently preferred the viewpoint that his salvation was something... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:20

According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.The great truth evident in this verse was concisely stated by Boice: "Christ must be magnified in the bodies of those who believe in him, or he will not be magnified at all.[38] God is not magnified in political movements, earthly cathedrals, temples or church houses, but in the bodies of... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:21

PAUL'S GREAT SOLILOQUYFor me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if to live in the flesh, - if this shall bring fruit from my work, then what I shall choose I know not. But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better: yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark delivered a soliloquy in which he viewed both the present life and the after-death state as equally... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:11

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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:14

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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:18

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:19

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:20

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 1:21

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