Philippians 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 1:12, he shows what good the faith of Christ had received by his troubles at Rome; Philippians 1:21, and how ready he is to glorify Christ either by his life or death; Philippians 1:27, exhorting them to unity; Philippians 1:28, and to fortitude in persecution.
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Philippians 1 — OverviewPhilippians 1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHe 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…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
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the servants: Mark 13:34; John…Philippians 1:2Philippians 1:2 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeRomans 1:7; 2 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Peter 1:2Philippians 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"
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