Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:12; Romans 16:7
For I am in a strait betwixt two - Two things, each of which I desire. I earnestly long to be with Christ; and I desire to remain to be useful to...
Php_1:19-26. His Prospects. The successful preaching of the gospel will turn to his own salvation. Otherwise he would be put to shame. His desire i...
am in. strait . am being pressed. Greek. sunecho . See Acts 7:57 ; Acts 18:5 . betwixt . out of. App-104. While ek occurs 857 times, it is on...
23 For I am in a strait Paul did not desire to live with any other object in view that that of promoting the glory of Christ, and doing good...
DISCOURSE: 2140 ST. PAUL’S DILEMMA Philippians 1:21-24 . To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fr...
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: For I am in a strait betwixt two - Viz. the...
For I am in a strait, &c.— "For I am, as it were, borne two different ways; having on the one hand a more earnest desire, out of regard...
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: For. 'Aleph (') A B C Delta f g, Vul...
The Prisoner Apostle in Rome § 1. Address and Salutation ( Philippians 1:1-2 ). Philippians 1:1 ; Philippians 1:2 . The form of greeting in Ph...
[ 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 pr...
(19-24) In these verses, under the power of that feeling of joy of which he speaks above, St. Paul unveils to the Philippians his most sacred aspirat...
Having a desire... — Properly, having my own desire for departure. The verb “depart” corresponds exactly to the substantive used in 2 Timothy 4:...
Chapter 4 THE CHOICE BETWEEN LIVING AND DYING. Philippians 1:21-26 (R.V.) AT the close of the preceding section we see that the ruling princip...
Privileged to Suffer in Christ's behalf Philippians 1:22-30 Our “manner of life” is all-important. In the open day and in the hours of darkness...
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....
(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, supposin...
THE SAINTS IN PARADISE ‘For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far hetter.’ Php_1:23 Wha...
For I am in a strait betwixt two ,.... Life and death; or between these "two counsels", as the Arabic version reads; two thoughts and desires of the...
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Ver. 23. For I am in a strait ] Plato in...
For to me to live is Christ As my life, both natural and spiritual, is from Christ, so to serve and enjoy him is the supreme end of my life, and I...
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...
The Apostle's Generous Exultation. A. D. 62. ...
For I am in a strait between two; because he knew not what to choose for the best, he was held in suspense, Luke 12:50 Acts 18:5 , as one draw...
Paul Stresses That He Faces The Future Decision To Be Made By Rome About Him With Confidence. To Live Will Mean That He Can Continue To Serve God's...
‘But I am in a pressure situation between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for it is very far better, yet to abide in the fle...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 1:19 . This shall turn to my salvation. —“ Salvation in the highest sense. These trials will develop...
Philippians 1:21-24 The Fruit of Labour. Such words can never lose their power. They come down to us from a purer air; yet the voice is human, an...
Philippians 1:21-26 There is a triple movement of thought and feeling in these words. I. There is the strong absorbing devotion which a man has t...
Philippians 1:22-25 I. In the text St. Paul appears to weigh his life against departing and being with Christ. We must not suppose him to be speak...
Philippians 1:22-26 I. The personal weighed with the public, or the difficulties of the veteran philanthropist. II. Man's sublimest reason for no...
Philippians 1:23 The Believer's Better Portion. I. Paganism had cold comfort for its children. It is the religion of the Lord Jesus which can che...
Philippians 1:23-24 Consider: I. The two desires. (1) To depart and be with Christ. This desire is composed of two parts: a vestibule, somewhat d...
Philippians 1:12-14 . But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the thing, which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtheranc...
Philippians 1:21 . For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. «To me to live is Christ.» If he lived, he lived to know more of Christ stud...
Philippians 1:1 . Paul and Timotheus. The latter is associated as a fellow-labourer, and an apostolic man with himself. They had together planted...
EXPOSITION Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timotheus . St. Paul does not assume his official title in writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philip...
Paul's complete trust in his Savior's gracious will:
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better;
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 t...
To depart — Out of bonds, flesh, the world. And to be with Christ — In a nearer and fuller union. It is better to depart; it is far better to be wi...
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: