Philippians 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, Philippians 1:29; 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.