Philippians 2:22 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. ”

Philippians 2:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But ye know the proof of him - You have had evidence among yourselves how faithfully Timothy devoted himself to the promotion of the gospel, and how constantly he served with me. This proves that...
Philippians 2:22 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Php_2:19-30. Timothy and Epaphroditus. Paul proposes to send Timothy in advance of his own expected visit, that he may obtain encouraging news about them. There is no one else to send, the others b...
Philippians 2:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

proof . Greek. dokime. See Romans 5:4 . hath . Omit. served . App-190. with . App-104. gospel . App-140.
Philippians 2:22 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

22 But the proof. It is literally, ye know the proof of him, unless you prefer to understand it in the imperative mood, know ye; (for there had scarcely been opportunity during that short...
Philippians 2:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me - The Philippians...
Philippians 2:22 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ye know the proof— The experience.
Philippians 2:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Rare praise ( Nehemiah 7:2 ). Ye know the proof of him - his proved character ( Acts 16:...
Philippians 2:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 5. Exhortation and Commendation ( Philippians 2:12-30 ). (1) EXHORTATION TO WORK OUT THEIR SALVATION through the in working of God, and so to be lights in the world, and the glory of the Apostle...
Philippians 2:22 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 9 TIMOTHY AND EPAPHRODITUS. Philippians 2:19-30 (R.V.) THE outpouring of his thoughts, his feelings, and his desires towards the Philippians has so far spent itself. Now he turns to me...
Philippians 2:22 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Honoring Christian Messengers Philippians 2:19-30 The Apostle nobly honored the younger men who wrought with him. He speaks of Timothy as his son, and expatiates on the genuineness of his lovin...
Philippians 2:22 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle now urged those to whom he wrote to fill his joy to the full. In order to do this he indicated two causative facts which suggested two resulting experiences, and then referred to conduct...
Philippians 2:22 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(14) В¶ Do all things without murmurings and disputings: (15) That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shin...
Philippians 2:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But ye know the proof of him ,.... They had had an experiment of him, a trial of his spirit, and a proof of his gifts and ministry, when he was among them with the apostle at his first preaching the...
Philippians 2:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Ver. 22. As a son with the father ] Happy son in such a father, 1 Timothy 1:2 . If Jason the T...
Philippians 2:22 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But ye know the proof of him You know what experience you and I have had of him, who was with me, as well as Silas, in that memorable visit which I first made you, Acts 16:1-12 . You then saw tha...
Philippians 2:22 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

In the first chapter we have seen that Christ is the very principle of life that motivates the apostle in whatever circumstances, - and so indeed it should be for all believers. Chapter 2 now brings...
Philippians 2:22 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Praise of Timothy and Epaphroditus. A. D. 62. 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timot...
Philippians 2:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

However others were found in some respects defective to the service of Christ, yet he appeals to their experience of the integrity and fidelity of Timothy in conjunction with himself, when he preache...
Philippians 2:22 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Promise To Send Timothy, A Prime Example Of A True Servant ( Philippians 2:19-23 ). Paul's first example is of Timothy, the true servant, who is like-minded to Paul (or to Jesus Christ), in co...
Philippians 2:22 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 2:20 . No man likeminded. —A.V. margin, “so dear unto me,” evidently because the same word is used in Psalms 55:13 . “Likeminded” with whom? “With me,...
Philippians 2:22 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:1 . If there be therefore any consolation in Christ. Brethren who are joined in the Lord, professing the same faith, and despised of the world, are expected to comfort and encourage...
Philippians 2:22 - The Biblical Illustrator

I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly Christian friendship I. Is founded in the faith of Christ. II. Concerns itself for the state of others. III. Is unselfish. IV. Is p...
Philippians 2:22 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore, any consolation in Christ . Mark the fervor of the apostle. Ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας πολλῆς (Chrysostom)...
Philippians 2:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Recommendation of Timothy and Epaphroditus. Paul's reason and object in sending Timothy:
Philippians 2:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 4:17 ; 1 Timothy 1:18 ; 1 Timothy 1:2 ; 2 Corinthians 2:9 ; 2 Corinthians 8:22 ; 2 Corinthians 8:24 ; 2 Corinthians 8:8 ; 2 Timothy 1:2 ; Acts 16:3-12 ; Philippians 2:20 ; Ti...
Philippians 2:22 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

How Christians Should Live Philippians 2:1-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We were told that when Minister Wu, of China, was addressing an American audience in Washington, D. C., upon comparative religi...
Philippians 2:22 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

As a son with his father — He uses an elegant peculiarity of phrase, speaking partly as of a son, partly as of a fellowlabourer.

Philippians 2:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 2:22 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 2:22 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 2:22 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 2:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 2:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 2:22 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:22 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 2:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:22 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 2:22 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:22 - The Biblical Illustrator

Philippians 2:22 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 2:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 2:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 2:22 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philippians 2:22 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes