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Philippians 1:1
New American Standard Bible: Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:
God's Word Translation: From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To God's people in the city of Philippi and their bishops and deacons-to everyone who is united with Christ Jesus.
King James Version: Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
Bible in Basic English: Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, with the Bishops and Deacons of the church:
Weymouth New Testament: Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus: To all God's people in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the ministers of the Church and their assistants.
World English Bible: Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants :

Alphabetical: all and are at bond-servants Christ deacons in including Jesus of overseers Paul Philippi saints servants the Timothy To together who with

GSB: 1:1 Paul {1} and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the {a} bishops and deacons:
(1) The Paul's point in writing this epistle, is to strengthen and encourage the Philippians by all means possible, not to faint, but more than that, to go forward. And first of all he commends their former deeds, to exhort them to go forward: which thing he says he fully hopes they will do, and that by the testimony of their abundant charity. But in the meantime he refers all things to the grace of God.
(a) By the bishops are meant both the pastors who have the dispensation of the word, and the elders that govern: and by deacons are meant those that were stewards of the treasury of the Church, and had to look after the poor.

PNT: 1:1 Greetings from a Roman Prison

SUMMARY OF PHILIPPIANS 1:
Greetings to the Church and Its Officers. Reasons for Thanksgiving. The Progress of the Gospel in Rome. Different Motives for Preaching the Gospel. The Apostle's Desire to Depart and Be with Christ. Exhortations to Unity and Fortitude.
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ. The beloved Timothy was attending and aiding Paul at Rome. The name of Timothy appears at the head of several Epistles (2Co 1:1 Col 1:1 1Th 1:1 2Th 1:1 Phm 1:1). In this letter to be a beloved church, so devoted to him, Paul does not refer to his apostleship in his greeting, as in preceding Epistles (Ro 1:1 1Co 1:1 2Co 1:1 Ga 1:1 Eph 1:1), as one speaking with authority, but exhorts them as a fellow-servant of Christ.
To all the saints in Christ Jesus. Every one in Christ, i.e. every Christian was and is a saint.
With the bishops and deacons. We find two classes of officers in this church organized by an apostle. There was a plurality of each class. All commentators agree that the bishops and the elders of the primitive church are the same, only different names of the same office. Paul calls the elders of Ephesus bishops (see Ac 20:17 in the Revised Version). Also in Titus 1:5,7 he calls an elder a bishop. For the duties of this office, see notes on 1Ti 3:2-7 Titus 1:5-9. The word overseer, which is a literal translation of the Greek word episkopos, suggests the nature of the office. The duties of the deacons are supposed to be explained by the work of the Seven Deacons ordained in the church at Jerusalem. See Ac 6:1,2. See PNT 1Ti 3:8.

WES: 1:1 Servants - St. Paul, writing familiarly to the Philippians, does not style himself an apostle. And under the common title of servants, he tenderly and modestly joins with himself his son Timotheus, who had come to Philippi not long after St. Paul had received him, Acts 16:3,12. To all the saints - The apostolic epistles were sent more directly to the churches, than to the pastors of them. With the bishops and deacons - The former properly took care of the internal state, the latter, of the externals, of the church, 1Tim 3:2 - 8; although these were not wholly confined to the one, neither those to the other. The word bishops here includes all the presbyters at Philippi, as well as the ruling presbyters: the names bishop and presbyter, or elder, being promiscuously used in the first ages.

MHC: 1:1-7 The highest honour of the most eminent ministers is, to be servants of Christ. And those who are not really saints on earth, never will be saints in heaven. Out of Christ, the best saints are sinners, and unable to stand before God. There is no peace without grace. Inward peace springs from a sense of Divine favour. And there is no grace and peace but from God our Father, the fountain and origin of all blessings. At Philippi the apostle was evil entreated, and saw little fruit of his labour; yet he remembers Philippi with joy. We must thank our God for the graces and comforts, gifts and usefulness of others, as we receive the benefit, and God receives the glory. The work of grace will never be perfected till the day of Jesus Christ, the day of his appearance. But we may always be confident God will perform his good work, in every soul wherein he has really begun it by regeneration; though we must not trust in outward appearances, nor in any thing but a new creation to holiness. People are dear to their ministers, when they receive benefit by their ministry. Fellow-sufferers in the cause of God should be dear one to another. Philippians 1:2

New American Standard Bible: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
God's Word Translation: Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours!
King James Version: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Bible in Basic English: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Weymouth New Testament: May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
World English Bible: Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Alphabetical: and Christ Father from God Grace Jesus Lord our peace the to you

PNT: 1:2 Grace [be] unto you, and peace. The usual apostolic benediction, such as we have found in preceding Epistles, is conferred. See PNT Ro 1:7.

MHC: Philippians 1:3

New American Standard Bible: I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
God's Word Translation: I thank my God for all the memories I have of you.
King James Version: I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
Bible in Basic English: I give praise to my God at every memory of you,
Weymouth New Testament: I thank my God at my every remembrance of you--
World English Bible: I thank my God whenever I remember you,

Alphabetical: all every God I in my of remember remembrance thank time you

PNT: 1:3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Almost all the Epistles open with thanksgiving. How glorious a faith that which led him always, even in the darkest hour, to see the hand of God present in blessing! Yet in the remembrance of the Philippians there was much to cheer his heart.

MHC: Philippians 1:4

New American Standard Bible: always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all,
God's Word Translation: Every time I pray for all of you, I do it with joy.
King James Version: Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Bible in Basic English: And in all my prayers for you all, making my request with joy,
Weymouth New Testament: always when offering any prayer on behalf of you all, finding a joy in offering it.
World English Bible: always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,

Alphabetical: all always every for I In joy my of offering pray prayer prayers with you

PNT: 1:4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy. The repeated assurances shows us that Paul was wont daily to carry the interests of the churches he planted to God. In the case of this faithful church, he did it with joy.

WES: 1:4 With joy - After the epistle to the Ephesians, wherein love reigns, follows this, wherein there is perpetual mention of joy. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy. And joy peculiarly enlivens prayer. The sum of the whole epistle is, I rejoice. Rejoice ye.

MHC: Philippians 1:5

New American Standard Bible: in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.
God's Word Translation: I can do this because of the partnership we've had with you in the Good News from the first day you believed until now.
King James Version: For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;
Bible in Basic English: Because of your help in giving the good news from the first day till now;
Weymouth New Testament: I thank my God, I say, for your cooperation in spreading the Good News, from the time it first came to you even until now.
World English Bible: for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;

Alphabetical: because day first from gospel in now of participation partnership the until view your

GSB: 1:5 For your {b} fellowship in the gospel from the {c} first day until now;
(b) Because you also are made partakers of the Gospel.
(c) Ever since I knew you.

PNT: 1:5 For your fellowship in the gospel. For your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel (Revised Version). He is thankful and full of joy that from the first they had constantly sympathized with him and aided in extending the gospel. It was a really missionary church.

From the first day until now. See Php 2:25 4:10,18 for illustrations.

WES: 1:5 The sense is, I thank God for your fellowship with us in all the blessings of the gospel, which I have done from the first day of your receiving it until now.

MHC: Philippians 1:6

New American Standard Bible: For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
God's Word Translation: I'm convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.
King James Version: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Bible in Basic English: For I am certain of this very thing, that he by whom the good work was started in you will make it complete till the day of Jesus Christ:
Weymouth New Testament: For of this I am confident, that He who has begun a good work within you will go on to perfect it in preparation for the day of Jesus Christ.
World English Bible: being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Alphabetical: a am began being carry Christ completion confident day For good he I in it Jesus of on perfect that the thing this to until very who will work you

GSB: 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the {d} day of Jesus Christ:
(d) The Spirit of God will not forsake you to the very latter end, until your mortal bodies will appear before the judgment of Christ to be glorified.

PNT: 1:6 Being confident of this very thing. So faithful have they been that he is confident that they will be faithful to the end.

That he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it]. God, who sent Paul to them with the gospel, began the good work. He will sustain them by his grace.
Until the day of Jesus Christ. The day they are called to his presence.

WES: 1:6 Being persuaded - The grounds of which persuasion are set down in the following verse . That he who hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it until the day of Christ - That he who having justified, hath begun to sanctify you, will carry on this work, till it issue in glory.

MHC: Philippians 1:7

New American Standard Bible: For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.
God's Word Translation: You have a special place in my heart. So it's right for me to think this way about all of you. All of you are my partners. Together we share God's favor, whether I'm in prison or defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.
King James Version: Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
Bible in Basic English: So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.
Weymouth New Testament: And I am justified in having this confidence about you all, because, both during my imprisonment and when I stand up in defence of the Good News or to confirm its truth, I have you in my heart, sharers as you all are in the same grace as myself.
World English Bible: It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

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GSB: 1:7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my {e} bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my {f} grace.
(e) A true proof of a true knitting together with Christ.
(f) He calls his bonds grace, as though he had received some singular benefit.

PNT: 1:7 Because I have you in my heart. Their faithfulness had engraven them on his heart. He shows how that faithfulness had been demonstrated. They were all

partakers of... grace, the grace of suffering for the gospel and of defending it.
In my bonds. He was a prisoner bound. As a prisoner he preached and defended the gospel. The Philippians sympathized with him, prayed for him, and sustained him by their offerings, thus becoming partakers. They not only did this, but defended and suffered for the gospel. See Php 1:28-30.

WES: 1:7 As it is right for me to think this of you all - Why? He does not say, Because of an eternal decree; or, Because a saint must persevere; but, because I have you in my heart, who were all partakers of my grace - That is, because ye were all (for which I have you in my heart, I bear you the most grateful and tender affection) partakers of my grace - That is, sharers in the afflictions which God vouchsafed me as a grace or favour, Php 1:29,30; both in my bonds, and when I was called forth to answer for myself, and to confirm the gospel. It is not improbable that, after they had endured that great trial of affliction, God had sealed them unto full victory, of which the apostle had a prophetic sight.

MHC: Philippians 1:8

New American Standard Bible: For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
God's Word Translation: God is my witness that, with all the compassion of Christ Jesus, I long to see every one of you.
King James Version: For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
Bible in Basic English: For God is my witness, how my love goes out to you all in the loving mercies of Christ Jesus.
Weymouth New Testament: For God is my witness how I yearn over all of you with tender Christian affection.
World English Bible: For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

Alphabetical: affection all can Christ for God how I is Jesus long my of testify the with witness you

GSB: 1:8 {2} For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
(2) He declares his good will towards them, in addition showing by what means they may chiefly be strengthened and encouraged, that is, by continual prayer.

PNT: 1:8 How greatly I long after you. Love you and long for your presence.

In the bowels of Jesus Christ. In the tender mercies of Jesus Christ (Revised Version). With a tender love like that of Christ.

WES: 1:8 I long for you with the bowels of Jesus Christ - In Paul, not Paul lives, but Jesus Christ. Therefore he longs for them with the bowels, the tenderness, not of Paul, but of Jesus Christ.

MHC: 1:8-11 Shall not we pity and love those souls whom Christ loves and pities? Those who abound in any grace, need to abound more. Try things which differ; that we may approve the things which are excellent. The truths and laws of Christ are excellent; and they recommend themselves as such to any attentive mind. Sincerity is that in which we should have our conversation in the world, and it is the glory of all our graces. Christians should not be apt to take offence, and should be very careful not to offend God or the brethren. The things which most honour God will most benefit us. Let us not leave it doubtful whether any good fruit is found in us or not. A small measure of Christian love, knowledge, and fruitfulness should not satisfy any. Philippians 1:9

New American Standard Bible: And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment,
God's Word Translation: I pray that your love will keep on growing because of your knowledge and insight.
King James Version: And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
Bible in Basic English: And my prayer is that you may be increased more and more in knowledge and experience;
Weymouth New Testament: And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more accompanied by clear knowledge and keen perception, for testing things that differ,
World English Bible: This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

Alphabetical: abound all And depth discernment I in insight is knowledge love may more my of pray prayer real still that this your

GSB: 1:9 {3} And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and [in] all judgment;
(3) He shows what thing we ought to chiefly desire, that is, first of all that we may increase in the true knowledge of God (so that we may be able to discern things that differ from one another), and also in charity, that even to the end we may give ourselves to truly good works, to the glory of God by Jesus Christ.

PNT: 1:9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more. Not that their love for him should abound more, but

in knowledge and [in] all judgment. With the increase of their love there might be fuller knowledge and wiser judgment.

WES: 1:9 And this I pray, that your love - Which they had already shown. May abound yet more and more - The fire which burned in the apostle never says, It is enough. In knowledge and in all spiritual sense - Which is the ground of all spiritual knowledge. We must be inwardly sensible of divine peace, joy, love; otherwise, we cannot know what they are.

MHC: Philippians 1:10

New American Standard Bible: so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ;
God's Word Translation: That way you will be able to determine what is best and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.
King James Version: That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
Bible in Basic English: So that you may give your approval to the best things; that you may be true and without wrongdoing till the day of Christ;
Weymouth New Testament: so that you may be men of transparent character, and may be blameless, in preparation for the day of Christ,
World English Bible: so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;

Alphabetical: able and approve are be best blameless Christ day discern excellent in is may of order pure sincere so that the things to until what you

PNT: 1:10 That ye may approve things that are excellent. This increase in knowledge and judgment would lead them to approve what is really excellent. How often men approve what does not bless them! How often the judgment errs!

Without offence. Without leadings others to stumble.

WES: 1:10 That ye may try - By that spiritual sense. The things that are excellent - Not only good, but the very best; the superior excellence of which is hardly discerned, but by the adult Christian. That ye may be inwardly sincere - Having a single eye to the very best things, and a pure heart. And outwardly without offence - Holy, unblamable in all things.

MHC: Philippians 1:11

New American Standard Bible: having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
God's Word Translation: Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God's approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God.
King James Version: Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Bible in Basic English: Being full of the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Weymouth New Testament: being filled with these fruits of righteousness which come through Jesus Christ-- to the glory and praise of God.
World English Bible: being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Alphabetical: and been Christ comes filled fruit glory God having Jesus of praise righteousness that the through to which with

GSB: 1:11 Being filled with the {g} fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
(g) If righteousness is the tree, and good works the fruits, then the papists are truly deceived indeed, when they say that works are the cause of righteousness.

PNT: 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness. This must follow from being sincere, etc. Those who are earnest and sincere occupy themselves with works of righteousness, such as are due to faith in Jesus Christ and his help, and which are

unto the glory and praise of God. In no way can we glorify God more than by living holy, helpful lives.

WES: 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God - Here are three properties of that sincerity which is acceptable to God: It must bear fruits, the fruits of righteousness, all inward and outward holiness, all good tempers, words, and works; and that so abundantly, that we may be filled with them. The branch and the fruits must derive both their virtue and their very being from the all - supporting, all - supplying root, Jesus Christ. As all these flow from the grace of Christ, so they must issue in the glory and praise of God.

MHC: Philippians 1:12

New American Standard Bible: Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel,
God's Word Translation: I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what happened to me has helped to spread the Good News.
King James Version: But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
Bible in Basic English: Now it is my purpose to make clear to you, brothers, that the cause of the good news has been helped by my experiences;
Weymouth New Testament: Now I would have you know, brethren, that what I have gone through has turned out to the furtherance of the Good News rather than otherwise.
World English Bible: Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;

Alphabetical: advance brethren brothers circumstances for gospel greater happened has have I know me my Now of out progress really served that the to turned want what you

GSB: 1:12 {4} But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
(4) He prevents the offence that might come by his persecution, by which different ones took occasion to disgrace his apostleship. And to these he answers, that God has blessed his imprisonment in such a way, that he has by that means become more famous, and the dignity of the Gospel by this occasion is greatly enlarged, although not all men are happy with it, yet it has enlarged indeed.

PNT: 1:12 I would ye should understand. No doubt the Philippians grieved greatly that he was a prisoner, but he assures them that all things have turned to

the furtherance of the gospel. He has been given an opportunity to reach those whom otherwise he never could have had access to.

WES: 1:12 The things concerning me - My sufferings. Have fallen out rather to the furtherance, than, as you feared, the hinderance, of the gospel.

MHC: 1:12-20 The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to take off the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known; and led some to inquire after the gospel. He suffered from false friends, as well as from enemies. How wretched the temper of those who preached Christ out of envy and contention, and to add affliction to the bonds that oppressed this best of men! The apostle was easy in the midst of all. Since our troubles may tend to the good of many, we ought to rejoice. Whatever turns to our salvation, is by the Spirit of Christ; and prayer is the appointed means of seeking for it. Our earnest expectation and hope should not be to be honoured of men, or to escape the cross, but to be upheld amidst temptation, contempt, and affliction. Let us leave it to Christ, which way he will make us serviceable to his glory, whether by labour or suffering, by diligence or patience, by living to his honour in working for him, or dying to his honour in suffering for him. Philippians 1:13

New American Standard Bible: so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else,
God's Word Translation: As a result, it has become clear to all the soldiers who guard the emperor and to everyone else that I am in prison because of Christ.
King James Version: So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
Bible in Basic English: So that it became clear through all the Praetorium, and to all the rest, that I was a prisoner on account of Christ;
Weymouth New Testament: And thus it has become notorious among all the Imperial Guards, and everywhere, that it is for the sake of Christ that I am a prisoner;
World English Bible: so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;

Alphabetical: a am and As become cause chains Christ clear else everyone for guard has I imprisonment in it known my of palace praetorian result so that the throughout to well whole

GSB: 1:13 So that my bonds {h} in Christ are manifest in all the {i} palace, and in all other [places];
(h) For Christ's sake.
(i) In the emperor's court.

PNT: 1:13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace. Throughout the whole Praetorian guard in the Revised Version. The praetorian camp was the great military camp of a body of soldiers stationed permanently at Rome, called the praetorian guards. Paul, as a military prisoner, was under charge of its commander, the praefect. The necessity of reporting regularly would make him well known, and would give him many opportunities to preach Christ there and elsewhere. Compare Ac 28:16.

WES: 1:13 My bonds in Christ - Endured for his sake. Have been made manifest - Much taken notice of. In the whole palace - Of the Roman emperor.

MHC: Philippians 1:14

New American Standard Bible: and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.
God's Word Translation: So through my being in prison, the Lord has given most of our brothers and sisters confidence to speak God's word more boldly and fearlessly than ever.
King James Version: And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Bible in Basic English: And most of the brothers in the Lord, taking heart because of my chains, are all the stronger to give the word of God without fear.
Weymouth New Testament: and the greater part of the brethren, made confident in the Lord through my imprisonment, now speak of God's Message without fear, more boldly than ever.
World English Bible: and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

Alphabetical: and Because been brethren brothers chains courage courageously encouraged far fear fearlessly God have imprisonment in Lord more most my of speak that the to trusting without word

GSB: 1:14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the {k} word without fear.
(k) The Gospel is called the word, to set forth the excellence of it.

PNT: 1:14 Many of the brethren... are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Taking courage from his boldness, though in bonds, the brethren were engaged in preaching the gospel with greater zeal than ever before. See Php 4:22 for some of the results of this preaching.

WES: 1:14 And many - Who were before afraid. Trusting in the Lord through my bonds - When they observed my constancy, and safety not withstanding, are more bold.

MHC: Philippians 1:15

New American Standard Bible: Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;
God's Word Translation: Some people tell the message about Christ because of their jealousy and envy. Others tell the message about him because of their good will.
King James Version: Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Bible in Basic English: Though some are preaching Christ out of envy and competition, others do it out of a good heart:
Weymouth New Testament: Some indeed actually preach Christ out of envy and contentiousness but there are also others who do it from good will.
World English Bible: Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

Alphabetical: TRUE and are be but Christ envy even from good goodwill is It of others out preach preaching rivalry some strife sure that to will

PNT: 1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife. The motives of all preachers are not pure. Some still preach Christ, full of envy for other preachers, and some from a love of strife. Those envious of Paul were probably Judaizing Christians. See Php 1:16.

WES: 1:15-16 Some indeed preach Christ out of contention - Envying St. Paul's success, and striving to hurt him thereby. Not sincerely - From a real desire to glorify God. But supposing - Though they were disappointed. To add more affliction to my bonds - By enraging the Romans against me.

MHC: Philippians 1:16

New American Standard Bible: the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;
God's Word Translation: Those who tell the message about Christ out of love know that God has put me here to defend the Good News.
King James Version: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Bible in Basic English: These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:
Weymouth New Testament: These latter preach Him from love to me, knowing that I am here for the defence of the Good News;
World English Bible: The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;

Alphabetical: am appointed defense do for gospel here I in it knowing latter love of out put so that The

GSB: 1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not {l} sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
(l) Not with a pure mind: for otherwise their doctrine was pure.

PNT: 1:16 The one preach Christ from contention, not sincerely. Not from sincere love of the gospel, but from a factious spirit. While preaching, they sought to undermine Paul's influence,

supposing to add affliction to my bonds. For an illustration of this class, read the first and second chapters of Galatians.

WES:

MHC: Philippians 1:17

New American Standard Bible: the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.
God's Word Translation: But the others are insincere. They tell the message about Christ out of selfish ambition in order to stir up trouble for me while I'm in prison.
King James Version: But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Bible in Basic English: But those are preaching Christ in a spirit of competition, not from their hearts, but with the purpose of giving me pain in my prison.
Weymouth New Testament: while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and insincerely, supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment.
World English Bible: but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.

Alphabetical: am ambition can cause chains Christ distress for former from I imprisonment in me motives my not of out preach proclaim pure rather selfish sincerely stir supposing than that The they thinking to trouble up while

PNT: 1:17 The other of love. These are the true and earnest preachers. They knew that Paul was not sent to Rome because he was an evil doer, but because he was

set for the defence of the gospel. God had sent him there to preach it.

WES: 1:17 But the others out of love - To Christ and me. Knowing - Not barely, supposing. That I am set - Literally, I lie; yet still going forward in his work. He remained at Rome as an ambassador in a place where he is employed on an important embassy.

MHC: Philippians 1:18

New American Standard Bible: What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice,
God's Word Translation: But what does it matter? Nothing matters except that, in one way or another, people are told the message about Christ, whether with honest or dishonest motives, and I'm happy about that. Yes, I will continue to be happy
King James Version: What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Bible in Basic English: What then? only that in every way, falsely or truly, the preaching of Christ goes on; and in this I am glad, and will be glad.
Weymouth New Testament: What does it matter, however? In any case Christ is preached--either perversely or in honest truth; and in that I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
World English Bible: What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

Alphabetical: FALSE TRUE because But Christ continue does every from I important in is it matter motives of Only or preached pretense proclaimed rejoice that The then thing this to truth way what whether will Yes

GSB: 1:18 {5} What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in {m} pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
(5) He shows by setting forth his own example, that the end of our afflictions is true joy, and this results through the power of the Spirit of Christ, who he gives to those that ask.
(m) Under a false pretence and disguise: for they make Christ a cloak for their ambition and envy.

PNT: 1:18 Every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached. So anxious is he to have Christ preached, that, whatever may be the motives of men, whether their zeal is only in pretence, or in truth, still if only Christ is preached, he

will rejoice. This is not a sanction of a false gospel, nor of the men themselves, but rejoicing, if by any means the knowledge of Christ is spread. See Ga 1:8. How different this glorious unselfishness, and greatness of spirit, from the narrowness of those who higgle over plans and forbid those who walk not with them !

WES: 1:18 In pretence - Under colour of propagating the gospel. In truth - With a real design so to do.

MHC: Philippians 1:19

New American Standard Bible: for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
God's Word Translation: for another reason. I know that I will be set free through your prayers and through the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
King James Version: For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Bible in Basic English: For I am conscious that this will be for my salvation, through your prayer and the giving out of the stored wealth of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Weymouth New Testament: For I know that it will result in my salvation through your prayers and a bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
World English Bible: For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Alphabetical: and by Christ deliverance for given happened has help I Jesus know me my of out prayers provision Spirit that the this through to turn what will your

PNT: 1:19 I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer. All this envy and opposition will tend to promote his salvation. He will be delivered by God who will hear their prayers, and who will strengthen and direct him by the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

WES: 1:19 This shall turn to my salvation - Shall procure me an higher degree of glory. Through your prayer - Obtaining for me a larger supply of the Spirit.

MHC: Philippians 1:20

New American Standard Bible: according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
God's Word Translation: I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of. I will speak very boldly and honor Christ in my body, now as always, whether I live or die.
King James Version: According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Bible in Basic English: In the measure of my strong hope and belief that in nothing will I be put to shame, but that without fear, as at all times, so now will Christ have glory in my body, by life or by death.
Weymouth New Testament: in fulfilment of my eager expectation and hope that I shall never have reason to feel ashamed, but that by my perfect freedom of speech Christ will be glorified in me, now as always, either by my life or by my death.
World English Bible: according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

Alphabetical: according all always and anything as ashamed be body boldness but by Christ courage death eagerly earnest even exalted expect expectation have hope I in life my no not now or put shame so sufficient that to way whether will with

GSB: 1:20 {6} According to my earnest expectation and [my] hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but [that] with all boldness, as always, [so] now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether [it be] by life, or by death.
(6) We must continue even to the end, with great confidence, having nothing before our eyes except for Christ's glory alone, whether we live or die.

PNT: 1:20 That in nothing shall I be ashamed. Whatever may come, whether his bonds lead to death or life, his trust is that the Spirit will give him such boldness that

Christ shall be magnified. There is no anxiety about himself, only that he may glorify Christ.

WES: 1:20 As always - Since my call to the apostleship. In my body - however it may he disposed of. How that might be, he did not yet know. For the apostles did not know all things; particularly in things pertaining to themselves, they had room to exercise faith and patience.

MHC: Philippians 1:21

New American Standard Bible: For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
God's Word Translation: Christ means everything to me in this life, and when I die I'll have even more.
King James Version: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Bible in Basic English: For to me life is Christ and death is profit.
Weymouth New Testament: For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
World English Bible: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Alphabetical: and Christ die For gain is live me to

PNT: 1:21 For to me to live [is] Christ. Should he be suffered to live, his life would be for extending the kingdom of Christ, but personally,

to die [is] gain. To die would be gain; a release from sufferings and an entrance upon eternal joys.

WES: 1:21 To me to live is Christ - To know, to love, to follow Christ, is my life, my glory, my joy.

MHC: 1:21-26 Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness and misery. It delivers him from all the evils of life, and brings him to possess the chief good. The apostle's difficulty was not between living in this world and living in heaven; between these two there is no comparison; but between serving Christ in this world and enjoying him in another. Not between two evil things, but between two good things; living to Christ and being with him. See the power of faith and of Divine grace; it can make us willing to die. In this world we are compassed with sin; but when with Christ, we shall escape sin and temptation, sorrow and death, for ever. But those who have most reason to desire to depart, should be willing to remain in the world as long as God has any work for them to do. And the more unexpected mercies are before they come, the more of God will be seen in them. Philippians 1:22

New American Standard Bible: But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose.
God's Word Translation: If I continue to live in this life, my work will produce more results. I don't know which I would prefer.
King James Version: But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
Bible in Basic English: But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make.
Weymouth New Testament: But since to live means a longer stay on earth, that implies more labour for me--and not unsuccessful labour; and which I am to choose I cannot tell.
World English Bible: But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don't make known what I will choose.

Alphabetical: am and body But choose do flesh for fruitful go I If in know labor live living me mean not on shall the this to what which will Yet

GSB: 1:22 {7} But if I live in the {n} flesh, this [is] the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
(7) An example of a true shepherd, who considers more how he may profit his sheep, than he considers any benefit of his own whatsoever.
(n) To live in this mortal body.

PNT: 1:22 But if I live in the flesh. In the body, i.e. on earth.

This [is] the fruit of my labour. In this state the fruit of his labor is Christ. See Php 1:21.
Yet what I shall choose I wot not. He can hardly tell whether he would choose the gain of death, or to continue to live in order that he may work for Christ.

WES: 1:22 Here he begins to treat of the former clause of the preceding verse . Of the latter he treats, Php 2:17. But if I am to live is the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour - This is the fruit of my living longer, that I can labour more. Glorious labour! desirable fruit! in this view, long life is indeed a blessing. And what I should choose I know not - That is, if it were left to my choice.

MHC: Philippians 1:23

New American Standard Bible: But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;
God's Word Translation: I find it hard to choose between the two. I would like to leave this life and be with Christ. That's by far the better choice.
King James Version: For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Bible in Basic English: I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:
Weymouth New Testament: I am in a dilemma, my earnest desire being to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better.
World English Bible: But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

Alphabetical: am and be better between both But by Christ depart desire directions far for from hard-pressed having I is much that the to torn two very which with

PNT: 1:23 Having a desire to depart. His feelings would lead him to choose to depart from the flesh. See Php 1:24.

And to be with Christ. Note that with Paul to depart from the flesh, the body, is followed by going immediately to Christ.

WES: 1:23 To depart - Out of bonds, flesh, the world. And to be with Christ - In a nearer and fuller union. It is better to depart; it is far better to be with Christ.

MHC: Philippians 1:24

New American Standard Bible: yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
God's Word Translation: But for your sake it's better that I remain in this life.
King James Version: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Bible in Basic English: Still, to go on in the flesh is more necessary because of you.
Weymouth New Testament: But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.
World English Bible: Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

Alphabetical: body but flesh for I in is it more necessary on remain sake that the to yet you your

PNT: 1:24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh [is] more needful for you. Though it is better to depart and dwell with Christ, the brethren need him in the flesh. That is the reason why he is in the strait. See Php 1:23.

MHC: Philippians 1:25

New American Standard Bible: Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
God's Word Translation: Since I'm convinced of this, I know that I will continue to live and be with all of you. This will help you to grow and be joyful in your faith.
King James Version: And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Bible in Basic English: And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;
Weymouth New Testament: I am convinced of this, and I know that I shall remain, and shall go on working side by side with you all, to promote your progress and joy in the faith;
World English Bible: Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

Alphabetical: all and continue Convinced faith for I in joy know of progress remain that the this will with you your

PNT: 1:25 And having this confidence. Rather, Being fully persuaded of this. Sure that he is needed on earth by the churches, he has no doubt that he will be delivered from his present danger and

abide and continue, live to further their faith.

WES: 1:25 I know - By a prophetic notice given him while he was writing this. That I shall continue some time longer with you - And doubtless he did see them after this confinement.

MHC: Philippians 1:26

New American Standard Bible: so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.
God's Word Translation: So by coming to you again, I want to give you even more reason to have pride in Christ Jesus with me.
King James Version: That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
Bible in Basic English: So that your pride in me may be increased in Christ Jesus through my being present with you again.
Weymouth New Testament: so that, as Christians, you may have additional reason for glorying about me as the result of my being with you again.
World English Bible: that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

Alphabetical: abound account again being Christ coming confidence in Jesus joy may me my of on overflow proud so that through to will with you your

PNT: 1:26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant. Nay, he is assured that the Philippians will rejoice over a visit from him. There is every reason to believe that his confidence was justified; that he was released and did again visit Philippi.

MHC: Philippians 1:27

New American Standard Bible: Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
God's Word Translation: Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I'll hear all about you. I'll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings.
King James Version: Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Bible in Basic English: Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;
Weymouth New Testament: Only let the lives you live be worthy of the Good News of the Christ, in order that, whether I come and see you or, being absent, only hear of you, I may know that you are standing fast in one spirit and with one mind, fighting shoulder to shoulder for the faith of the Good News.
World English Bible: Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

Alphabetical: a about absence absent and are as Christ come conduct contending faith firm for gospel happens hear I in know man manner mind my of one only or remain see so spirit stand standing striving that the Then together Whatever whether will with worthy you yourselves

GSB: 1:27 {8} Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye {o} stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
(8) Having set down those things before in manner of a preface, he descends now to exhortations, warning them first of all to consent both in doctrine and mind, and afterward, that being thus knit together with those common bonds, they continue through the strength of faith to bear all adversity in such a way, that they allow nothing unworthy of the profession of the Gospel.
(o) The word signifies to stand fast in, and it is proper to wrestlers, that stand fast and do not move their feet back at all.

PNT: 1:27 That I may hear of your affairs, etc. Whether absent, or present, he wishes to know that they are perfectly united.

WES: 1:27 Only - Be careful for this, and nothing else. Stand fast in one spirit - With the most perfect unanimity. Striving together - With united strength and endeavours. For the faith of the gospel - For all the blessings revealed and promised therein.

MHC: 1:27-30 Those who profess the gospel of Christ, should live as becomes those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises. The original word conversation denotes the conduct of citizens who seek the credit, safety, peace, and prosperity of their city. There is that in the faith of the gospel, which is worth striving for; there is much opposition, and there is need of striving. A man may sleep and go to hell; but he who would go to heaven, must look about him and be diligent. There may be oneness of heart and affection among Christians, where there is diversity of judgment about many things. Faith is God's gift on the behalf of Christ; the ability and disposition to believe are from God. And if we suffer reproach and loss for Christ, we are to reckon them a gift, and prize them accordingly. Yet salvation must not be ascribed to bodily afflictions, as though afflictions and worldly persecutions deserved it; but from God only is salvation: faith and patience are his gifts. Philippians 1:28

New American Standard Bible: in no way alarmed by your opponents-- which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God.
God's Word Translation: So don't let your opponents intimidate you in any way. This is God's way of showing them that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved.
King James Version: And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
Bible in Basic English: Having no fear of those who are against you; which is a clear sign of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;
Weymouth New Testament: Never for a moment quail before your antagonists. Your fearlessness will be to them a sure token of impending destruction, but to you it will be a sure token of your salvation--a token coming from God.
World English Bible: and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

Alphabetical: a alarmed and any be being but by destroyed destruction for frightened from God in is no of opponents-which oppose salvation saved sign that them they This those to too way who will without you your

GSB: 1:28 {9} And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
(9) We ought not to be discouraged but rather encouraged by the persecutions which the enemies of the Gospel imagine and practise against us: seeing that the persecutions are certain witnesses from God himself both of our salvation, and of the destruction of the wicked.

PNT: 1:28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries. Probably there had been another outbreak of heathen violence at Philippi such as Paul and Silas endured. Ac 16:19-24 Which is to them an evident token of perdition. Your courage. When they see that they cannot terrify or overcome you, it will be a token to them of the ruin which will befall them,

but to you of salvation, and that of God. But an assurance to you of your salvation, through the help of God.

WES: 1:28 Which - Namely, their being adversaries to the word of God, and to you the messengers of God. Is an evident token - That they are in the high road to perdition; and you, in the way of salvation.

MHC: Philippians 1:29

New American Standard Bible: For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
God's Word Translation: God has given you the privilege not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him.
King James Version: For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Bible in Basic English: Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account:
Weymouth New Testament: For you have had the privilege granted you on behalf of Christ--not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf;
World English Bible: Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,

Alphabetical: also been behalf believe but Christ Christ's For granted has him His in it not of on only sake suffer to you

GSB: 1:29 {10} For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
(10) He proves his statement that persecution is a token of our salvation, because it is a gift of God to suffer for Christ, which gift he bestows upon his own, as he does the gift of faith.

PNT: 1:29 For to you it is given. Two things were granted:

To believe on him. The privilege of believing in Christ.
To suffer for his sake. That of suffering for Christ. Such was the lot of all ancient Christians. See Heb 12:3,4 1Pe 4:16.

WES: 1:29 For to you it is given - As a special token of God's love, and of your being in the way of salvation.

MHC: Philippians 1:30

New American Standard Bible: experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
God's Word Translation: You are involved in the same struggle that you saw me having. Now you hear that I'm still involved in it.
King James Version: Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Bible in Basic English: Fighting the same fight which you saw in me, and now have word of in me.
Weymouth New Testament: maintaining, as you do, the same kind of conflict that you once saw in me and which you still hear that I am engaged in.
World English Bible: having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.

Alphabetical: and are be conflict experiencing going had have hear I in me now same saw since still struggle that the through to which you

GSB: 1:30 {11} Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear [to be] in me.
(11) Now he shows for what purpose he made mention of his afflictions.

PNT: 1:30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me. You saw when I was at Philippi what I had to endure (Ac 16:19).

And now hear [to be] in me. You hear that I am now a prisoner threatened with death. You must expect similar conflicts and meet them with fortitude.

WES: 1:30 Having the same kind of conflict with your adversaries, which ye saw in me - When I was with you, Acts 16:12,19, and c.

MHC:

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