Philippians 1 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

He begins with the inscription and benediction, ver. 1, 2. He gives thanks for the saints at Philippi, ver. 3-6. He speaks of his great affection and concern for their spiritual welfare (ver. 7, 8), his prayers for them (ver. 9-11), his care to prevent their offence at his sufferings (ver. 12-20), his readiness to glorify Christ by life or death (ver. 21-26), and then concludes with a double exhortation to strictness and constancy, ver. 27-30.

Apostolic Benediction. (a. d. 62.)

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for Philippians 1

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Philippians 1 — OverviewPhilippians 1 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePhilippians 1:1, Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love towards them, for the fruits of their faith, and fellowship in his sufferings; Philippians 1:9, daily praying to him for their increase in grace;…Philippians 1 — OverviewPhilippians 1 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BiblePhilippi was a Roman colony, and the chief city of one part of Macedonia, Ac 16:12, it is by Appianus called Datos which was its original name; and by Diodorus Siculus it is called Crenidae , from, the fountains about…Philippians 1:1-2Philippians 1:1-2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here the inscription and benediction. Observe, I. The persons writing the epistle--Paul and Timotheus. Though Paul was alone divinely inspired, he joins Timothy with himself, to express his own humility,…Philippians 1:1Philippians 1:1 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePaul: Romans 1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:1 Timotheus: Acts 16:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 Timothy 1:2; Hebrews 13:23 the servants: Mark 13:34; John…Philippians 1:2Philippians 1:2 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeRomans 1:7; 2 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Peter 1:2 Philippians 1:2Philippians 1:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleGrace be unto you,.... This form of salutation is used by the apostle in all his epistles; See Gill on "Ro 1:7"

commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionGod's Will Is Your WholenessSanctification isn't optional Christianity — it's God's will for every believer. Ryle said it's as necessary as justification. The question isn't 'Am I pursuing holiness?' It's 'Am I cooperating with God's own will for my life?'J.C. Ryle / DiscipleDeck devotionGod's Will Is Your WholenessSanctification isn't optional Christianity — it's God's will for every believer. Ryle said it's as necessary as justification. The question isn't 'Am I pursuing holiness?' It's 'Am I cooperating with God's own will for my life?Discipledeck sermonScriptural ChristianitySermon 4 Scriptural Christianity “Whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall...John Wesley sermonDiscourse 3Sermon 23 Upon our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse 3 “Blessed are the pure in heart: For they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers: For they...John Wesley sermonChristian PerfectionSermon 40 Christian Perfection “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect.” Phil. 3:12. 1. There is scarce any expression in Holy...John Wesley sermonThe Tactfulness of LoveTact--the Grace of Touching Others Gently The word that is here used for judgment is a very interesting word. It occurs nowhere else in the New Testament.George H. Morrison sermonThe Subjugation of Our Higher LongingsPaul's Love for Christ One cannot wonder that the Apostle Paul had a desire to depart and to be with Christ.George H. Morrison