Philippians 1:1-13 WEB

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:4-7

Devout recognition of the richness of Philemon’s Christian character, Philippians 1:4-7. From this point all are forgotten but Philemon, who is addressed in the second person singular. And preparatory to the great request of Philippians 1:10 Paul testifies the high tone of Philemon’s Christianity, grounding the request in his Christian fellowship. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:5

5. Fellowship The ground of the thanksgiving is now stated. It is not their fellowship of love with one another, wrought by the gospel, but their fellowship in reference to the gospel, with all who sought its success. It was their warm sympathy and ready interest in every thing pertaining to its service, at home and every-where. This had been one of their marked characteristics from the day when Lydia, their first convert, received the gospel; and a fresh proof of it the apostle had... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:6

6. Confident So uninterrupted and uniform in this respect had their past history been, that it was a reasonable expectation that their future would be of the same blessed character, but developing with time into a more beautiful maturity. This full persuasion deepens Paul’s joy, and the more so as he contemplates its final fruit. A good work Plainly, the fellowship just mentioned. Begun in them on the divine side by God, and maintained and growing for ten years, there was good ground... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:7

7. Meet Right to cherish this confidence for them all because of his deep love for them. My heart As the seat of the affections and centre of his entire soul, (note, Romans 10:10,) which, as if a capacious room, held them all. And this love, though partly personal, was chiefly for them as sharers with himself in the grace of suffering and struggling for the gospel. They sympathized with him in his bonds, which he was then wearing, and also in his efforts during his imprisonment to win... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:8

8. God is my record His witness, able to testify of his yearning love, so intense that it was as if it were out of the very heart of Christ . read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:9

9. This I pray The prayer (Philippians 1:9-11) is for their continual increase in love to Christ, his cause, and his people; that love which underlay their fellowship with the gospel, the subject of the thanksgiving, and also made them willing partakers with himself in suffering. Yet not in the love alone did he desire growth, but more in certain adjuncts which are always necessary to its best direction and most useful employment. Love may be very pure, honest, and full, and at the... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:10

10. That ye may approve Love thus balanced by intelligence and quick moral perception, and so increasing more and more, would render them prompt to distinguish between things that differ as to right and wrong, and so to approve the excellent, whether in opinions, measures of Christian work, men to do the work, or personal life. The application is very broad. The end sought by this increase goes deep and reaches far. Sincere Pure. The original means judged of in sunlight. In clear... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:11

11. Filled with… fruits of righteousness Here is the moral state into which God brings the justified soul, the fruits of which is found in the graces, tempers, activities, and godly life that are indispensable to the fullest Christian development. This fruit is the proper product of the new nature, and is possible only through Christ. Men in whom it appears always bring glory to the God whose grace works such great results. This is the positive side of Christian growth, and implies... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

II. THE APOSTLE’S STATEMENT OF HIS CONDITION AT ROME, Philippians 1:12-26. 1. Results of his imprisonment, Philippians 1:12-18. 12. Understand The Philippians had shown their anxiety in his behalf by sending Epaphroditus to him, who, in addition to bearing their gift, was, beyond question, charged with numerous messages of sympathy and love. No doubt they wished to receive definite information of the apostle’s circumstances from himself. His situation had become truly more grave than... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

13. My bonds in Christ The first result of his imprisonment was a correct and wide-spread intelligence of its true cause and character. We prefer to read, my bonds have become manifest in Christ. Men had come to know that they were connected with Christ, and endured in his service; and that Paul himself was not seditious, turbulent, or a traitor. All the palace Probably the pretorian camp is meant, the barracks of the imperial lifeguard, perhaps including the detachment quartered near... read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:4-7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:5

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:9

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:10

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 1:13

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