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Philippians 1:5
Philippians 1:5
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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 · 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 1:3-6Philippians 1:3-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe apostle proceeds after the inscription and benediction to
thanksgiving for the saints at Philippi. He tells them what it was he
thanked God for, upon their account. Observe here,
I. Paul remembered them: he…Philippians 1:5Philippians 1:5 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleFor your fellowship in the Gospel,.... Or "for your communication unto the Gospel"; that is, to the support of it. These Philippians were one of the churches of Macedonia the apostle so highly commends for their…
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