Philippians 1:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

'Aleph (') A B Delta G f g read the singular, 'fruit.' so Galatians 5:22 (see note): regarding the works of righteousness, however manifold, as one harmonious whole - "the fruit of the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:9; James 3:18; Hebrews 12:11). The 'fruit' is the product of "righteousness," which is the new moral habit, given along with justification, whereby a man bears fruit (Romans 6:13; Romans 6:22; Romans 7:4-5).

Which are - which is by х dia (G1223): through] Jesus Christ. Through His sending to us His Spirit from the Father. 'We are wild and useless olive trees until grafted into Christ, who, by His living root, makes us fruit-bearing branches' (Calvin).

Philippians 1:11

11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.