Geneva Study Bible Commentary
Philippians 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.
(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.
Verse Philippians 1:30. _HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT_] When Paul preached the Gospel at Philippi he was grievously persecuted, as we learn from Acts 16:19, being stripped, scourged, thrown into prison,...
HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT - The same agony - ἀγῶνα agōna - the same strife with bitter foes, and the same struggle in the warfare. WHICH YE SAW IN ME - When I was in Philippi, opposed by the multit...
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_1:27-30. ENCOURAGEMENTS. The Philippians also are enduring persecution. Whether he is able to _come_ to them again or can only hear of them, Paul trusts that they will live worthily and be united...
A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
One thing you must see to whatever happens--live a life that is worthy of a citizen of the Kingdom and of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you, or whether I go away and hear how th...
CONFLICT. Greek. _agon._ Here, Colossians 2:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7;...
_Having_&c. The Greek construction, if strictly taken, points back to the first clause of Philippians 1:28, and leaves the intermediate words as a parenthesis. But it is much likelier that the constru...
ΤῸΝ ΑΥ̓ΤῸΝ�. The participle, with its nominative, is out of construction with the ὑμῖν of Philippians 1:29, and in construction with the πτυρόμενοι of Philippians 1:28. So that, grammatically, the wor...
ENTREATIES TO CHERISH CONSISTENCY, AND ESPECIALLY UNITY, MORE THAN EVER NOW IN HIS ABSENCE...
ΆΓΏΝ (G73) конфликт, битва. Это слово определяет апостольское служение Павла, 183). ΈΧΟΝΤΕΣPRAES. _act. part. от_ ΕΧΩ (G2192) иметь, ΟΊΟΣ (G3634) какого рода, ΕΪΔΕΤΕ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΌΡΆΩ (G3708...
HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT, &C.— _"Having,_ in a great measure, _the same struggle_ with the adversaries of the gospel, who labour to overbear it by brutal violence,_—as ye saw_ to be _in me,_ when I wa...
OUTLINE OF 1:27-2:18 D. Exhortation to a worthy manner of life; Philippians 1:27-30; Philippians 2:1-18 1. Plea for steadfast striving; Philippians 1:27-30 a
Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. YE SAW IN ME (; , etc.; ). I am 'in nothing terrified by mine adversaries' ...
_PARTICIPATION IN THE EVANGEL_ 27 The citizenship or enfranchisement here referred to is celestial, not terrestrial. THE PHILIPPIANS' SUFFERING 29 It is our privilege to enjoy the sufferings which...
THE PRISONER APOSTLE IN ROME § 1. Address and Salutation (Philippians 1:1). Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:2. The form of greeting in...
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...
HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT, WHICH YE SAW IN ME. — The allusion is, of course, to the lawless scourging and imprisonment of Acts 16:22. How deeply this outrage impressed itself on the Apostle’s own mind...
[3. Exhortation (Philippians 1:27 to Philippians 2:4). (1) To STEADFASTNESS AND CONFIDENCE UNDER PERSECUTION (Philippians 1:27). (2) To UNITY OF SPIRIT, based on humility and self-f
(27-30) In these verses St. Paul exhorts the Philippians to unanimous boldness and steadfastness, under some conflict of antagonism or persecution which threatened them at this time. Of the history of...
CHAPTER 5 UNDAUNTED AND UNITED STEADFASTNESS. Philippians 1:27 (R.V.) AT Philippians 1:27 the letter begins to be hortative. Up to this point the Apostle has been taking the Philippians into his con...
ENTREATY TO LIVE WORTHILY OF THE GOSPEL IN THE FACE OF CONFLICTS....
ἀγῶνα. For the fact, see Acts 16:19 ff. and _cf._ 1 Thessalonians 2:2. The metaphor has been prepared for by στήκετε and συναθλοῦντες. _Cf._ Epictet., iv., 4, 32 (quoted by Hatch, _Hibb. Lects._, p. 1...
PRIVILEGED TO SUFFER IN CHRIST'S BEHALF Philippians 1:22 Our “manner of life” is all-important. In the open day and in the hours of darkness it must be worthy of the gospel. We must show ourselves to...
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...
THE HONOR OF SUFFERING Paul counted it an honor to be able to believe on Christ and even to suffer for him. "If we endure, we shall also reign with Him" (2 Timothy 2:12; 2 Corinthians 11:23-33). Peter...
REFLECTIONS BLESSED be God the Holy Ghost for his servant's gracious instruction in this chapter. How truly delightful is it to trace the ministry of Paul from such slender beginnings, in raising a Ch...
(27) В¶ 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 mi...
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...
30_Having the same conflict_. He confirms, also, by his own example what he had said, and this adds no little authority to his doctrine. By the same means, too, he shews them, that there is no reason...
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...
HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT,.... For it seems that the Philippians were now under persecution for the Gospel of Christ; but this was no new or strange thing; it was the same the apostle was under formerl...
Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear _to be_ in me. Ver. 30. _Which ye saw in me_] Acts 16:19; Acts 16:23,24, &c. _See Trapp on "_ Act 16:19 _"_ _See Trapp on "_ Act 16:23 _"_ _S...
_For unto you it is given_ Εχαρισθη, _it is granted as a favour, in the behalf of Christ_, on account of his merits and intercession, and for the promotion of his cause and interest, _not only to beli...
CONFLICT; with the enemies of the gospel....
AN ADMONITION TO CONSTANCY AND TRUE UNITY. Philippians 1:27...
HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT WHICH YE SAW IN ME AND NOW HEAR TO BE IN ME. The apostle here adds a warning limitation to his exultant promise: Only comport yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Ch...
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...
Battle Stations! 1 Peter 1:27-30 1. KEY WORDS 27 Conversation, becometh, affairs, stand fast, striving 28 Terrified, adversaries, perdition 29 Behalf, suffer, his sake 30 Conflict, saw, hear 2....
“HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT WHICH YE SAW IN ME, AND NOW HEAR TO BE IN ME” “Having the same”: “Your battle is my own battle” (Knox). “We are in this fight together” (Tay). “Take your part in the same str...
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...
And be heartened to partake with him in the like trials he sustained when amongst them, ACTS 16:19, and which he now was enduring at Rome, PHILIPPIANS 1:13; an example of suffering unto them, if they...
Php_1:30 having G2192 (G5723) same G846 conflict G73 which G3634 saw G1492 (G5628) (G5625) G1492 (G5627) in...
PAUL THUS CALLS ON THEM TO STAND FIRM IN THE FACE OF WHATEVER LIFE MAY BRING, ESPECIALLY IN THE WAY OF PERSECUTION, SO THAT THEIR LIVES MIGHT BE WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL (PHILIPPIANS 1:27). This opening s...
‘Because to you it has been granted on the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer on his behalf, having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.' One...
Philippians 1:30. HAVING THE SAME CONFLICT WHICH YE SAW IN ME. What they had seen of the apostle's sufferings must have been during his imprisonment at Philippi (see Acts xvi 19). The conflict, though...
_The Progress of the Gospel in_ _Rome St. Paul's desire to depart His Exhortation and Encouragement to the Philippians,_ 12-30, In spite of St. Paul's imprisonment, the Gospel has not been bound, and...
CONFLICT (αγωνα). Athletic or gladiatorial contest as in 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7. The Philippians saw Paul suffer (Acts 16:19-40;...
Philippians 1:27 This is a call I. To holiness. There is but one ideal life in the Church. In all our growing and striving Christ Himself is to us, and His grace is, all-sufficient. II. To unanimit...
Philippians 1:21. _For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain._ «To me to live is Christ.» If he lived, he lived to know more of Christ studying his person, and learning by his happy experience...
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...
NOW YOU CAN TAKE PART. "This is the very same fight you saw me fighting in your own city, and that I am now fighting in Rome! You must expect such things yourself, and face these with courage and endu...
_Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ _ A CALL TO A FOUR-FOLD MANIFESTATION OF SPIRITUAL LIFE I. To holiness (Philippians 1:27). As if he had said, I have one dominating...
_Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ _ FELLOWSHIP WITH THE MARTYRS AND CONFESSORS I. Like faith. II. Like conflicts. III. Like honour. (_J. Lyth, D. D._) THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE IS I. A li...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:29 Both suffering and faith have BEEN GRANTED TO YOU as gifts of God. Suffering for the sake of Jesus is a great privilege (see...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:27 Paul’s sacrifice will be useless, however, if the Philippians do not continue to live in a way that is “worthy of the gospel of Christ.”...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:12 Paul’s Reflections on His Imprisonment. Paul assures the Philippians that the gospel is still advancing even though he is in prison (vv....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philippians 1:27. YOUR CONVERSATION.—R.V. “manner of life.” Margin, “behave as citizens.” Perform your duties as citizens. St. Paul in Philippi, by the assertion of hi...
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 Corinthians 15:30; 1 Corinthians 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:15;...
Conflict [α γ ω ν α]. An athletic contest. See on striving, Colossians 1:29, and compare striving together, ver. 27. Ye saw. In his sufferings at Philippi, Acts 16, see 1 Thessalonians 2:2. Hear. Con...
PREACHING CHRIST Philippians 1:15 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Some preach Christ of envy and strife. Of one thing we are sure: we are commanded to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered. Of anoth...
Having the same kind of conflict with your adversaries, which ye saw in me — When I was with you, Acts 16:12, Acts 16:19, &c....
Here is the last argument made use of by the apostle to encourage them unto patient suffering for the gospel of Christ, as it would render them comfortable to Christ their head, so to him their apostl...