George Haydock's Catholic Commentary
Philippians 1:7
In the defence, &c. being then a prisoner, waiting for his trial; and the defence he could make for himself, and the sentence of the judge. (Witham)
In the defence, &c. being then a prisoner, waiting for his trial; and the defence he could make for himself, and the sentence of the judge. (Witham)
Verse 7. _IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS_] εστι δικαιον. It is just that I should think so, because I have you in my heart-you live in my warmest love and most affectionate remembrance. _INASMUCH A...
EVEN AS IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL - “There is a reason why I should cherish this hope of you, and this confident expectation that you will be saved. That reason is found in the eviden...
ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS I. CHRIST, THE CONTROLLING PRINCIPLE OF THE BELIEVER'S LIFE CHAPTER 1 _ 1. The introduction (Philippians 1:1)_ 2. The fellowship in the gospel (Philippians 1:3) 3. The apo...
PHP_1:3-11. THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION. Paul usually begins his letters with congratulations and thanksgivings, even when he has to follow with complaints and rebukes. In writing to Philippi he has...
A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
In all my remembrance of you I thank my God for you, and always in every one of my prayers, I pray for you with joy, because you have been in partnership with me for the furtherance of the gospel from...
MEET. just, or right. App-191. ME. Emph. OF. App-104. BECAUSE. App-104.Philippians 1:2. DEFENCE. Greek. _apologia_. See Acts 22:1. CONFIRMATION. Greek. _bebaiosis._ Only here and...
_meet_ Lit., and better, JUST, RIGHT. _for me_ The pronoun is emphatic in the Greek; "for _me_, whatever may be right for others." _to think this_ Better, TO BE OF THIS MIND, to feel the thankfulness...
Philippians 1:6 is a parenthesis in the thought, suggested probably by the last words of Philippians 1:5. We now take up the thread of Philippians 1:4-5; the thankful remembrance, the glad prayer, occ...
THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER FOR THE PHILIPPIAN SAINTS...
ΚΑΘΏΣ (G2531) подобно тому, как. Это слово имеет легкое причинное значение и часто используется для введения новых мыслей (Gnilka). ΈΣΤΙΝ ΔΊΚΑΙΟΝ (G1510; G1342) справедливо. Хотя это выражение может...
EVEN AS IT IS MEET, &C.— _As it is just in me to be thus affected towards you all; because you have me in your hearts, both in my bonds, and in my defence and confirmation of the gospel, being all par...
OUTLINE OF 1:3-11 A. Thanks and prayer for the Philippians 1:3-11 1. Thanks: Philippians 1:3-8 a. Thanks given always; Philippians 1:3 b. Thanks given with j
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....
1 This epistle was not written by Paul and Timothy in the character of _ apostles_, but _ slaves_. This is important, as it gives us a key to the character of the whole letter. The mention of the over...
1:7 righteous (f-4) Or 'I feel it righteous,' 'it is right.' see Ephesians 6:1 . grace. (g-43) Or 'fellow-partakers ( _ sun-koinonos_ , as Revelation 1:9 ) with me of grace.'...
THE PRISONER APOSTLE IN ROME § 1. Address and Salutation (Philippians 1:1). Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:2. The form of greeting in...
The assurance above expressed is supported by the reflexion that IT IS RIGHT TO CHERISH THESE THOUGHTS—of thankfulness, joy, trust—ABOUT YOU ALL, SINCE I HOLD YOU IN MY HEART.. AS BEING ALL OF YOU FEL...
LETTER OF JOY Paul’s Letter to the Philippians _HILDA BRIGHT_ INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI Luke described the city called Philippi as a *Roman ‘*colony’ (Acts 16:12). The *emperor Augustu...
(3-8) In these verses St. Paul strikes that keynote of joy and confidence, which is dominant throughout the whole Epistle, and which is singularly remarkable when we remember that it was written in ca...
IT IS MEET. — Rather, _it is but right,_ or _just; it is but your due._ TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL. — Rather, _to be in this mind; to have this feeling on behalf of you all._ The word here rendered “to...
[2. Statement of St. Paul’s condition at Rome (Philippians 1:12). (1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwill (Phili...
CHAPTER 2 THE APOSTLE'S MIND ABOUT THE PHILIPPIANS. Philippians 1:3 (R.V.) AFTER the salutation, the first thing in the Epistle is a warm utterance of the feelings and the desires which Paul habitua...
HIS THANKFULNESS, LOVE AND CONFIDENCE FOR THE PHILIPPIANS....
δίκαιον. = our “right” or “natural”. τοῦτο φρονεῖν ὑπ. ὑμ. Not “think this concerning you,” but “have this care on your behalf”; _cf._ chap. Philippians 4:10 τὸ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ φρονεῖν. τοῦτο of course refe...
REJOICE IN GROWTH AND SEEK INCREASE Philippians 1:1 It is exceedingly difficult to compress this Epistle, which is the tenderest and most personal of them all. Every word merits consideration; every...
This letter is in itself a revelation of Christian experience. The word “sin" is not mentioned. The flesh is referred to only that it may be ignored. It is characterized by a revelation of the mind of...
CONFIDENCE PLACED IN THE LORD A man with a broken watch might take it to the repairman. The repairman, after examining it might say he could not fix it. The only alternative would then be to send it b...
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)...
(3) В¶ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, (4) Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, (5) For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; (6) Bei...
There is no epistle in the New Testament which gives so little space to the development of. doctrine as this to the Philippians. Need it be said that it has not the less its own proper office on that...
7_As it is reasonable_. For we are envious (42) valuators of the gifts of God if we do not reckon as children of God those in whom there shine forth those true tokens of piety, which are the marks by...
The affection of the Philippians, which expressed itself by sending help to the apostle, reminded him of the spirit they had always shewn; they had cordially associated themselves with the labours and...
EVEN AS IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL,.... Some connect these words with Philippians 1:3; as if the apostle's sense was, that it became him to be thus affected to them, and mindful of the...
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....
_I thank my God upon every remembrance_ Or _mention_, as μνεια equally signifies; _of you_ Whether before the throne of grace, or when conversing with my fellow-Christians. The clause may also be rend...
BECAUSE I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART; the marginal rendering, "because ye have me in your heart," best suits the context, their affection for the apostle being to him one of the proofs that God had begun a...
THE APOSTLE'S PERSONAL FEELING TOWARD THE PHILIPPIAN CHRISTIANS. His grateful and confident prayer:...
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 DEFENSE AND CONFIRMATION OF THE GOSPEL YE ALL ARE PARTAKERS OF MY GRACE. The...
Consistently with the character of the epistle, in his addressing the Philippians, Paul does not do so as an apostle, but linking Timothy's name with his own, makes use of the lowlier title, "servants...
How to Increase Your Joy 1 Peter 1:1-11 1. KEY WORDS 1 Servants, saints, bishops, deacons 2 Grace, peace 3 Thanks, remembrance 4 Prayer, request 5 Fellowship, gospel 6 Confident, perform 7 Me...
I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART: Or, you have me in your heart PARTAKERS OF MY GRACE: Or, partakers with me of grace...
“EVEN AS IT IS RIGHT FOR ME TO BE THUS MINDED ON BEHALF OF YOU ALL, BECAUSE. HAVE YOU IN MY HEART, INASMUCH AS, BOTH IN MY BONDS AND IN THE DEFENSE AND CONFIRMATION OF THE GOSPEL, YE ALL ARE PARTAKERS...
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 sin...
EVEN AS IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL; i.e. consonant to the law of equity and charity, ACTS 4:19 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 COLOSSIANS 4:1, with...
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV with the Philippians, to whom the apostle speaks, calling them "fellow-partakers of joy,"[126]...
Php_1:7 as G2531 is G2076 (G5748) right G1342 me G1698 think G5426 (G5721) this G5124 of G5228 you G5216 all...
PAUL EXPRESSES HIS CONTINUAL CONCERN FOR THEM IN THE LIGHT OF HIS CERTAINTY THAT GOD WILL PRESERVE HIS TRUE PEOPLE TO THE END (PHILIPPIANS 1:3). Paul now proceeded to thank God for every remembrance o...
‘Even as it is right for me to be minded in this way on behalf 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, you all are...
_Thanksgivings and Prayers,_ 3-11. The apostle gives the tone to his Epistle in this opening clause. He is thankful for what he knows of the past conduct of the Philippians, and looks forward with con...
Philippians 1:7. EVEN AS IT IS RIGHT. The apostle has just grounds for the opinion which he has expressed. He has seen and valued God's work within them, both from their behaviour towards himself and...
BECAUSE I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART (δια το εχειν με εν τη καρδια υμας). Or "because you hold me in your heart." Literally, "because of the holding me (or you) in the heart as to you (or me)." One accusa...
Philippians 1:7 A Man in Rome carries the Philippian Church in his heart. I. He who carries the world elsewhere than in his heart will soon wish to cast off his burden. II. He who carries the good...
CONTENTS: Triumph of the believer over suffering and persecution. CHARACTERS: Christ, Holy Spirit, God, Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus. CONCLUSION: Those who desire that Christ may be magnified in their...
Philippians 1:1. _Paul and Timotheus._ The latter is associated as a fellow-labourer, and an apostolic man with himself. They had together planted churches, at the hazard of their lives, and their lab...
YOU ARE ALWAYS! "You are especially dear to me in Christ!!!" FOR YOU. They all share a common grace in Christ, but Paul probably means the way they shared with him in sending Epaphroditus with gifts t...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:7 Paul’s IMPRISONMENT would have been a source of great shame in that culture, but the Philippians still supported him....
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:3 Paul’s letters frequently begin with thanksgiving and prayer. The prayer here helps establish the letter’s major themes. ⇐...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:1 Greeting and Prayer. Paul greets his readers and expresses his gratitude (vv. Philippians 1:3) and affection (vv....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philippians 1:3. I THANK MY GOD.—The keynote of the whole epistle. As the apostle’s strains of praise had been heard by the prisoners in the Philippian gaol, so now fr...
EXPOSITION PHILIPPIANS 1:1 PAUL AND TIMOTHEUS. St. Paul does not assume his official title in writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica; it is used in all his other Epistles, exc...
Now, that we might continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, let us turn to Philippians 1. Paul the apostle was arrested in Jerusalem, held in prison in Caesarea for two years until he...
1 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 3:9;...
Even as [κ α θ ω ς]. The reason for being confident (ver. 6). Defense [α π ο λ ο γ ι α]. See on 1 Peter 3:15. Confirmation [β ε β α ι ω σ ε ι]. Only here and Hebrews 6:16. The kindred verb bebaiow to...
THE SAINTS IN CHRIST JESUS Philippians 1:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are entering a most remarkable Book written by the Holy Ghost through Paul. It is a Book that discloses many of those tender and gent...
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...
In these words our apostle assigns. ground and. reason of that confidence which he expressed himself to have of the Philippians' perseverance in grace and holiness, in the foregoing verse, namely, bec...