Philippians 4:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. ”

Philippians 4:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In the beginning of the gospel - “At the time when I first preached the gospel to you; or when the gospel began its benign influence on your hearts.” When I departed from Macedonia - See Act...
Philippians 4:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(9) Now ye Philippians know also, that in the (n) beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. (9) He witn...
Philippians 4:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Php_4:10-18. Thanks for the Gifts. The Philippians had sent assistance to Paul several times. They had begun when he was at Thessalonica, sending there twice. Now Epaphroditus has been bringing a m...
Philippians 4:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

ye , &c.. ye also,. Philippians, know. from. App-104. no . Greek. oudeis. church . App-186. communicated , Greek. koinomeo . See Romans 12:13 . as concerning . for (App-104) takin...
Philippians 4:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15 And ye know I understand this to have been added by way of excuse, inasmuch as he often received something from them, for if the other Churches had discharged their duty, it might have se...
Philippians 4:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. In the beginning of...
Philippians 4:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

In the beginning of the gospel— That is, when he first preached the gospel among the Philippians. See ch. Philippians 1:5 . The next verse shows, that the clause, when I departed, &c. should...
Philippians 4:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. Now - `Moreo...
Philippians 4:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Final Charge. Acknowledgement of Philippian Bounty VI. Closing Exhortations ( Philippians 4:1-9 ) § 15. Philippians 4:1-3 . With heightened feeling St. Paul resumes the vein of exhortation comme...
Philippians 4:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(10-20) These verses form a singularly graceful and dignified postscript, acknowledging the offerings of the Philippians sent by Epaphroditus, in a tone mingling apostolic commendation and blessing w...
Philippians 4:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 19 GIFTS AND SACRIFICES. Philippians 4:10-23 (R.V). THE Apostle had urged joy. in the Lord, and a moderation visible to all men. If any one supposes that in doing so he recommended a s...
Philippians 4:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“My God Shall Supply Every Need” Philippians 4:10-23 The Apostle had been glad to receive the gifts of his friends, because these evidenced their earnest religious life. It was fruit that incre...
Philippians 4:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction. Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all m...
Philippians 4:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(10) В¶ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. (11) Not that I speak in respect of wa...
Philippians 4:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now ye Philippians know also ,.... As well as the apostle did, that they not only communicated now, but also had done formerly, and when none else beside them did; wherefore he not only commends the...
Philippians 4:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. Ver. 15. But ye...
Philippians 4:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ye know that in the beginning of the gospel When it was first preached at Philippi; no church No Christian society, as such; communicated with me In the matter of giving me money, and of my...
Philippians 4:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

His heart overflowing at the contemplation of such an Object, the apostle in Ch.4 dwells upon the sufficiency of the Lord Jesus to supremely satisfy the soul. If in Ch.3 Christ is his Object in Glory...
Philippians 4:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Kindness Acknowledged; Christian Contentment. A. D. 62. 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatl...
Philippians 4:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He amplifies the present favour the Christians at Philippi had vouchsafed to him, by a thankful recollection of their former liberality. In the beginning of the gospel; soon after he had preached a...
Philippians 4:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Final Expression Of Gratitude For Their Concern About Him As Revealed In The Gift That Epaphroditus Had Brought ( Philippians 4:10-19 ). Paul has taken the opportunity provided by Epaphroditus'...
Philippians 4:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 4:15 . No Church communicated with me. —The lofty independence of the apostle had not unbent to any other Church as to this. There are men from whom on...
Philippians 4:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 4:1 . Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, my dearly beloved. Paul had a very warm affection for the church at Philippi....
Philippians 4:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 4:6 . Be careful for nothing let your requests be made known unto God. Not that we are to abandon all care, or become careless, about the things of the present life, for that would be...
Philippians 4:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Now, ye Philippians, know also that in the beginning of the gospel--Observe I. The straitened circumstances of the apostle. II. The honourable conduct of the Philippians. 1. Though po...
Philippians 4:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown. The apostle here, as in 1 Corinthians 15:58 , urges the hope of a glorious resurrectio...
Philippians 4:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The generosity of the Philippians and God's reward:
Philippians 4:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 11:8-12 ; 2 Corinthians 12:11-15 ; 2 Kings 5:16 ; 2 Kings 5:20 ; Acts 16:40 ; Acts 17:1-5
Philippians 4:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

In the beginning of the gospel — When it was first preached at Philippi. In respect of giving — On your part. And receiving — On mine.

Philippians 4:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 4:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 4:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 4:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 4:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 4:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 4:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 4:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 4:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 4:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Philippians 4:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 4:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Philippians 4:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 4:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 4:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 4:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes