Wesley's Explanatory Notes
Philippians 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.
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.
PHILIPPIANS 1:14 lo,gon lalei/n {B} It must be acknowledged that, on the basis of weight and variety of external evidence, the reading lo,gon tou/ qeou/ lalei/n seems to be preferable (a A B P Y 33 8...
Verse 14. _WAXING CONFIDENT_] Finding the effect produced by the public defence which the apostle made, they were greatly encouraged, and the more boldly and openly proclaimed the doctrine of Christ c...
AND MANY OF THE BRETHREN - Many Christians. It is evident from this, that there were already “many” in Rome who professed Christianity. IN THE LORD - In the Lord Jesus; that is, united to him and to...
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_1:12-18. THE APOSTLE'S PRESENT CONDITION. Turning from these thoughts about his correspondents Paul informs them of his own condition. His very imprisonment has helped his missionary work instead...
A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has resulted rather in the advancement of the gospel, because it has been demonstrated to the whole Praetorian Guard and to all the others th...
MANY. the majority. WAXING CONFIDENT. having become confident. See Philippians 1:6. "in the Lord" belongs to "confident", not to "brethren". Compare Philippians 2:24.Romans 14:14.
_many_ Better, MOST. It is noticeable that the Apostle should imply that there were exceptions. Possibly, he refers here to what comes out more clearly below, the difference between friendly and unfri...
ST PAUL’S PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND INWARD EXPERIENCE...
ΤΟῪΣ ΠΛΕΊΟΝΑΣ. “The majority.” There were exceptions, a minority. He has in mind what comes out below, the difference between friendly and unfriendly sections among the Roman Christians. Acts 28:15, a...
ΠΛΕΊΟΝΑΣ _сотр. от_ ΠΟΛΎΣ (G4183) многий, многие; _сотр._ большинство (BD, 127). ΠΕΠΟΙΘΌΤΑΣ _perf. act. part. от_ ΠΕΊΘΩ (G3982) ободрять (_см._ Philippians 1:6). ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΈΡΩΣ (G4056) _adv. сотр. от_...
WAXING CONFIDENT BY MY BONDS, &C.— _Encouraged by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity._...
OUTLINE OF 1:12-18 B. Progress of the gospel in Rome: Philippians 1:12-18 1. Report of Progress; Philippians 1:12 2. Ways in which progress has occurred; Philipp
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. [ Kai (G2532) tous (G3588) pleionas (G4119) toon ...
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...
The consciousness of God's sovereign grace operating in the Philippian Christians will prevent their work being marred by MURMURINGS and REASONINGS against their lot (cp. Philippians 1:29; Philippians...
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...
AND MANY (properly, _the greater number_) OF THE BRETHREN IN THE LORD. — The words “in the Lord” should be connected with “trusting,” as in Philippians 2:24; Galatians 5:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:4. As
[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 3 HOW THE PHILIPPIANS SHOULD THINK OF PAUL AT ROME. Philippians 1:12 (R.V.) HAVING poured out his feelings about those dear friends and children in the Lord at Philippi, the Apostle recognis...
τοὺς πλείονας. Vaughan holds that “from the universal practice of deciding matters by the vote of a majority the term comes to mean _the main body_, the society _as a whole_,” but this scarcely seems...
HIS PRESENT SITUATION....
“TO LIVE IS CHRIST, AND TO DIE IS GAIN” Philippians 1:12 It was a matter of comparative indifference to Paul what happened to himself so long as the gospel progressed, because the extension of the go...
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...
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....
_And many of, &c. encouraged by the intrepidity and perseverance of the apostle. (Calmet) --- Knowing that sufferings undergone for the cause of Jesus Christ were most honourable, and the portion trul...
(12) В¶ But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (13) So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in al...
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...
14_Many of the brethren_. By this instance we are taught that the tortures of the saints, endured by them in behalf of the gospel, are a ground of confidence (65) to us. It were indeed a dreadful spec...
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...
AND MANY OF THE BRETHREN IN THE LORD,.... This is another instance of the usefulness of the apostle's sufferings, and another proof of their being for the furtherance of the Gospel; they were not only...
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Ver. 14. _Are much more bold_] This is the fruit of the saints' sufferings. _Ecc...
_But I would ye should understand_, &c. As if he had said, Be not discouraged at my sufferings, but observe and consider this for your encouragement; _that the things which happened unto me_ Greek, τα...
WAXING CONFIDENT; by seeing how God supported Paul, and gave efficacy to his preaching, even in his bonds....
AND MANY OF THE BRETHREN IN THE LORD, WAXING CONFIDENT BY MY BONDS, ARE MUCH MORE BOLD TO SPEAK THE WORD WITHOUT FEAR....
ST. PAUL'S PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES, EXPERIENCES, AND EXPECTATIONS. The result of Paul's imprisonment:...
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...
Pioneers Wanted 1 Peter 1:12-26 1. KEY WORDS 12 Fallen out, futherance, gospel 13 Bonds, manifest, palace 14 Waxing, confident, bold, speak 15 Preach, envy, strife, good will 16 Contention, sin...
“AND THAT MOST OF THE BRETHREN IN THE LORD, BEING CONFIDENT THROUGH MY BONDS, ARE MORE ABUNDANTLY BOLD TO SPEAK THE WORD OF GOD WITHOUT FEAR” “And that”: The second positive benefit of his imprisonmen...
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 o...
SEE POOLE ON "PHILIPPIANS 1:13...
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V When (the apostle) mentions the several motives of those who were preaching the gospel, how that some, "waxing confident by his bonds, were more fearless in speaking...
Php_1:14 and G2532 most G4119 brethren G80 in G1722 Lord G2962 confident G3982 (G5756) my G3450 chains G1199 more G4056 bold...
‘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.' He points out that instead of being discouraged by his pr...
PAUL STRESSES THAT THOUGH HE IS IN CHAINS IT HAS TURNED OUT TO BE OF BENEFIT TO THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, SOMETHING WHICH CAUSES HIM TO REJOICE (PHILIPPIANS 1:12). It is apparent from what follows that Pa...
Philippians 1:14. AND THAT MOST OF THE BRETHREN IN THE LORD. ‘Brethren in the Lord' or ‘in Christ' (Colossians 1:2) is not the common expression in the New Testament, and seems to signify no more than...
_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...
THE MOST OF THE BRETHREN (τους πλειονας των αδελφων). "The more part of the brethren." The comparative with the article with the sense of the superlative as often in the _Koine_.IN THE LORD (εν Κυ...
Philippians 1:12 Circumstances the most untoward may in reality be advancing the Divine kingdom among men. I. God's providence is not to be interpreted in fragments. II. The moral is higher than th...
Philippians 1:12. _But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the thing, which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; so that my bonds in Christ are manifest...
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...
HAS GIVEN. "My courage at this time has set an example which has made most of the brothers more confident as they preach the message!!!" See Philippians 4:22_ and note_ for some of the results of this...
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 1:12. THE THINGS WHICH HAPPENED UNTO ME.—Precisely the same phrase as in Ephesians 6:21; is translated “my affairs” (so Colossians 4:7). These circumstance...
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 Chronicles 29:17; 1 Corinthians 9:17; 1 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Peter 5:2;...
Many [τ ο υ ς π λ ε ι ο ν α ς]. Rev., correctly, the most. Lit., the more. Implying that there were a few who held back. Brethren in the Lord. In the Lord should be rather connected with being confide...
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...