Philippians 2 — Overview

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

The apostle proceeds to further exhortations to several duties, to be like-minded, and lowly-minded, which he presses from the example of Christ (ver. 1-11), to be diligent and serious in the Christian course (ver. 12, 13), and to adorn their Christian profession by several suitable graces, ver. 14-18. He then concludes with particular notice and commendation of two good ministers, Timothy and Epaphroditus, whom he designed to send to them, ver. 19-30.

Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. (a. d. 62.)

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