“ But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ”
But the other of love - From pure motives, and from sincere affection to me. Knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel - They believe that I am an ambassador from God. They regard m...
Php_1:12-18. The Apostle's Present Condition. Turning from these thoughts about his correspondents Paul informs them of his own condition. His very imprisonment has helped his missionary work inste...
knowing . App-132. for . App-104.
17 That for the defense. Those who truly loved Christ reckoned that it would be a disgrace to them if they did not associate themselves with Paul as his companions, when maintaining the cause...
DISCOURSE: 2137 DECISION OF CHARACTER RECOMMENDED Philippians 1:17 . I am set for the defence of the Gospel . THE Gospel is a revelation of mercy to sinful man, and the most stupendous display...
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. The other of love - Through a sincere desire, not only to make known the way of salvation to the people, but also to vindic...
I am set, &c.— Some would render the word κειμαι, I lie, that is to say, in bonds for the gospel, in order to make an apology for it before Nero; and this they think a more moving considerati...
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 'Aleph (') A B Delta G, Vulgate, transpose and read, "These (last) indeed out of love (to Christ an...
The Prisoner Apostle in Rome § 1. Address and Salutation ( Philippians 1:1-2 ). Philippians 1:1 ; Philippians 1:2 . The form of greeting in Philippians 1:1-2 is that common to the Epistles of...
[ 2. Statement of St. Paul’s condition at Rome ( Philippians 1:12-26 ). (1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwil...
Chapter 3 HOW THE PHILIPPIANS SHOULD THINK OF PAUL AT ROME. Philippians 1:12-20 (R.V.) HAVING poured out his feelings about those dear friends and children in the Lord at Philippi, the Apostle...
“To Live Is Christ, and To Die Is Gain” Philippians 1:12-21 It was a matter of comparative indifference to Paul what happened to himself so long as the gospel progressed, because the extension...
This letter is in itself a revelation of Christian experience. The word “sin" is not mentioned. The flesh is referred to only that it may be ignored. It is characterized by a revelation of the mind o...
(15) Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: (16) The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: (17) But the othe...
WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? ‘Set for the defence of the Gospel.’ Php_1:17 What is the Gospel for the defence of which the Apostle declared himself to be set? It cannot be comprehended in its fulness,...
But the other of love ,.... Those that were truly brethren in the Lord, who had received the grace of God in truth, to whom the Gospel was come in power, and who had a spiritual and experimental kno...
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. Ver. 17. Knowing that I am set ] κειμαι, or, laid by the heels. They of love help out at a deadlift, and do my office a...
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy Envying my success, or envying me that esteem and reputation which I have in the church, and seeking to gain it to themselves; and strife Striving to draw p...
Consistently with the character of the epistle, in his addressing the Philippians, Paul does not do so as an apostle, but linking Timothy's name with his own, makes use of the lowlier title, "servant...
The Apostle's Success and Joy. A. D. 62. 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that...
Then intimating the genuine principle and good end of the better sort, who were moved from a prevailing affection to God, the edification and salvation of souls; cordially joining with Paul in carryi...
Paul Stresses That Though He Is In Chains It Has Turned Out To Be Of Benefit To The Gospel Of Christ, Something Which Causes Him To Rejoice ( Philippians 1:12-18 ). It is apparent from what follow...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 1:12 . The things which happened unto me. —Precisely the same phrase as in Ephesians 6:21 ; is translated “my affairs” (so Colossians 4:7 ). These ci...
Philipians Philippians 1:15-18 I. Diverse developments of human disposition. II. The possibility of doing a good deed through a bad motive. III. The impossibility of entirely concealing motive....
Philippians 1:12-14 . But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the thing, which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; so that my bonds in Christ are ma...
Philippians 1:1 . Paul and Timotheus. The latter is associated as a fellow-labourer, and an apostolic man with himself. They had together planted churches, at the hazard of their lives, and their...
EXPOSITION Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timotheus . St. Paul does not assume his official title in writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica; it is used in all his other E...
St. Paul's Present Circumstances, Experiences, and Expectations. The result of Paul's imprisonment:
1 John 1:3 ; 1 Peter 5:1 ; 1 Timothy 6:2 ; 2 Corinthians 8:23 ; Acts 16:15 ; Ephesians 3:6 ; Hebrews 3:1 ; Hebrews 3:14 ; James 2:5 ; Matthew 10:40 ; Matthew 12:48-50 ; Matthew 18:5 ; Ma...
Preaching Christ Philippians 1:15-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Some preach Christ of envy and strife. Of one thing we are sure: we are commanded to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered....
But the others out of love — To Christ and me. Knowing — Not barely, supposing. That I am set — Literally, I lie; yet still going forward in his work. He remained at Rome as an ambassador in a plac...