12. understand—Greek, "know." The Philippians probably had feared that his imprisonment would hinder the spread of the Gospel; he therefore removes this fear. the things which happened unto me—Greek, "the things concerning me." rather—so far is my imprisonment from hindering the Gospel. Faith takes in a favorable light even what seems adverse [BENGEL] (Philippians 1:19; Philippians 1:28; Philippians 2:17). read more
13. my bonds in Christ—rather as Greek, "So that my bonds have become manifest in Christ," that is, known, as endured in Christ's cause. palace—literally, "Prætorium," that is, the barrack of the Prætorian guards attached to the palace of Nero, on the Palatine hill at Rome; not the general Prætorian camp outside of the city; for this was not connected with "Cæsar's household," which :- shows the Prætorium here meant was. The emperor was "Prætor," or Commander-in-Chief; naturally then the... read more
14. Translate as Greek, "And that (Philippians 1:13) most of the brethren in the Lord," &c. "In the Lord," distinguishes them from "brethren after the flesh," Jewish fellow countrymen. ELLICOTT translates, "Trusting in the Lord." by my bonds—encouraged by my patience in bearing my bonds. much more bold—Translate as Greek, "are more abundantly bold." read more
15. "Some indeed are preaching Christ even for envy, that is, to carry out the envy which they felt towards Paul, on account of the success of the Gospel in the capital of the world, owing to his steadfastness in his imprisonment; they wished through envy to transfer the credit of its progress from him to themselves. Probably Judaizing teachers (Romans 14:1-23; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 1 Corinthians 9:1; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4). some also of—rather, "for" good will—answering to "the brethren" (1... read more
16, 17. The oldest manuscripts transpose these verses, and read, "These (last) indeed out of love (to Christ and me), knowing (the opposite of 'thinking' below) that I am set (that is, appointed by God, :-) for the defense of the Gospel ( :-, not on my own account). But the others out of contention (or rather, 'a factious spirit'; 'cabal'; a spirit of intrigue, using unscrupulous means to compass their end; 'self-seeking' [ALFORD]) proclaim (the Greek is not the same as that for 'preach,' but,... read more
18. What follows from this? Does this trouble me as they thought it would? "Notwithstanding" their unkind thought to me, and self-seeking intention, the cause I have at heart is furthered "every way" of preaching, "whether in pretense (with a by motive, :-) or in truth (out of true 'love' to Christ, :-), Christ is proclaimed; and therein I do rejoice, yea, and I will rejoice." From this it would seem that these self-seeking teachers in the main "proclaimed Christ," not "another Gospel," such... read more
19. turn to my salvation—"turn out to me for, (or unto) salvation." This proclamation of Christ every way will turn out to my spiritual good. Christ, whose interests are my interests, being glorified thereby; and so the coming of His kingdom being furthered, which, when it does come, will bring completed "SALVATION" (Hebrews 9:28) to me and all whose "earnest expectation" (Hebrews 9:28- :) is that Christ may be magnified in them. So far is their preaching from causing me, as they thought,... read more
20. According to my earnest expectation—The Greek expresses, "expectation with uplifted head (Luke 21:28) and outstretched neck." Luke 21:28- : is the only other place in the New Testament that the word occurs. TITTMANN says, in both places it implies not mere expectation, but the anxious desire of an anticipated prosperous issue in afflictive circumstances. The subject of his earnest expectation which follows, answers to "my salvation" (Luke 21:28- :). in nothing I shall be ashamed—in nothing... read more
21. For—in either event ( :-) I must be the gainer, "For to me," c. to live is Christ—whatever life, time, and strength, I have, is Christ's Christ is the sole object for which I live (Galatians 2:20). to die is gain—not the act of dying, but as the Greek ("to have died") expresses, the state after death. Besides the glorification of Christ by my death, which is my primary object (Galatians 2:20- :), the change of state caused by death, so far from being a matter of shame (Philippians 1:20) or... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:11
11. The oldest manuscripts read the singular, "fruit." So :- (see on :-); regarding the works of righteousness, however manifold, as one harmonious whole, "the fruit of the Spirit" ( :-) James 3:18, "the fruit of righteousness" (James 3:18- :); Romans 6:22, "fruit unto holiness." which are—"which is by (Greek, 'through') Jesus Christ." Through His sending to us the Spirit from the Father. "We are wild and useless olive trees till we are grafted into Christ, who, by His living root, makes us... read more