21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. And the more unexpected mercies are before they come, the more of God will be seen in them.27-30 Those who profess the gospel of Christ, should live as becomes those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. (8-11) Fortifies them against being cast down at his sufferings. 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. This epistle is the only one, among those written by St. Paul, in which no censures are implied or expressed. 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart(AJ) and be with Christ,(AK) which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 10, 13; See Eph. 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. (21-26) Exhortations to zeal, and constancy in professing the gospel. Since our troubles may tend to the good of many, we ought to rejoice. The truths and laws of Christ are excellent; and they recommend themselves as such to any attentive mind. Proud member All rights reserved. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. 18 What then? Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? Commentary for Philippians 1 The Philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ. At Philippi the apostle was evil entreated, and saw little fruit of his labour; yet he remembers Philippi with joy. 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Let us not leave it doubtful whether any good fruit is found in us or not. 18 What then? 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Those who abound in any grace, need to abound more. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. (12-20) He stood prepared for glorifying Christ by life, or death. Let us leave it to Christ, which way he will make us serviceable to his glory, whether by labour or suffering, by diligence or patience, by living to his honour in working for him, or dying to his honour in suffering for him.21-26 Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness and misery. There is that in the faith of the gospel, which is worth striving for; there is much opposition, and there is need of striving. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. 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 magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. For the contextual rendering of the Greek word. 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. A small measure of Christian love, knowledge, and fruitfulness should not satisfy any.12-20 The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to take off the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again. Inward peace springs from a sense of Divine favour. 2:9; Philem. Try things which differ; that we may approve the things which are excellent.
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