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Verse 23. _FOR I AM IN A STRAIT BETWIXT TWO_] Viz. the dying now, and
being immediately with God; or living longer to preach and spread the
Gospel, and thus glorify Christ among men.
_HAVING A DESIR...
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FOR I AM IN A STRAIT BETWIXT TWO - Two things, each of which I desire.
I earnestly long to be with Christ; and I desire to remain to be
useful to the world. The word rendered “I am in a strait” -
συνε...
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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 ap...
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PHP_1:19-26. HIS PROSPECTS. The successful preaching of the gospel
will turn to his own salvation. Otherwise he would be put to shame.
His desire is that in his person, whether by life or by death, Ch...
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A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
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AM IN. STRAIT. am being pressed. Greek. _sunecho_. See Acts 7:57; Acts
18:5.
BETWIXT. out of. App-104. While _ek_ occurs 857 times, it is only
translated "betwixt" here, and "between" in John 3:25, wh...
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_For_ Read BUT, with conclusive evidence. The word here marks addition
rather than distinction. An English writer would have dispensed with a
transitional particle, probably.
_in a strait betwixt two...
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THE SAME SUBJECT: THE ALTERNATIVE OF LIFE OR DEATH: EXPECTATION OF
LIFE...
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ΣΥΝΈΧΟΜΑΙ _praes. ind. pass. от_ ΣΥΝΈΧΩ (G4912)
удерживать вместе, окружать со всех
сторон, не давая сдвинуться с места (EGT;
Lightfoot).
ΔΈ (G1161) и, теперь. Вводит объяснение и в
то же время отдел...
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DISCOURSE: 2140
ST. PAUL’S DILEMMA
Philippians 1:21. _To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if
I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall
choose I wot not. For I...
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FOR I AM IN A STRAIT, &C.— _"For I am,_ as it were, _borne two
different ways; having_ on the one hand _a_ more earnest _desire,_ out
of regard to my own immediate happiness, _to be unbound,_ to weigh...
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OUTLINE OF 1:19-26
C.
Paul's confidence in life or death; Philippians 1:19-26
1.
Confidence that his experiences would turn out to salvation;
Philippians 1:19
a.
Through your supplication.
b....
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For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to
be with Christ; which is far better:
FOR. 'Aleph (') A B C Delta f g, Vulgate, read 'But.' 'I know not
(Philippians 1:22); BUT am...
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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...
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THE PRISONER APOSTLE IN ROME
§ 1. Address and Salutation (Philippians 1:1).
Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:2. The form of greeting in Philippians
1:1 is that common to the Epistles of the third grou...
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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...
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[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...
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CHAPTER 4
THE CHOICE BETWEEN LIVING AND DYING.
Philippians 1:21 (R.V.)
AT the close of the preceding section we see that the ruling principle
of the Apostle-the earnest expectation and hope which i...
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DEATH OR LIFE MEANS CHRIST FOR HIM....
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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 t...
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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...
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A DIFFICULT CHOICE
If the choice of life or death were left to him, the apostle did not
know what to choose. As he saw it, continued life offered him further
opportunities for service and fruit beari...
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(15) Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also
of good will: (16) The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely,
supposing to add affliction to my bonds: (17) But the other...
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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...
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_THE SAINTS IN PARADISE_
‘For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to
be with Christ; which is far hetter.’
Php_1:23
What a new view of Death, the King of terrors—that death...
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23_For I am in a strait _Paul did not desire to live with any other
object in view that that of promoting the glory of Christ, and doing
good to the brethren. Hence he does not reckon that he has any...
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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...
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FOR I AM IN A STRAIT BETWIXT TWO,.... Life and death; or between these
"two counsels", as the Arabic version reads; two thoughts and desires
of the mind, a desire to live for the reasons above, and a...
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For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be
with Christ; which is far better:
Ver. 23. _For I am in a strait_] Plato in the eighth of his laws hath
a like speech, The commu...
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_For to me to live is Christ_ As my life, both natural and spiritual,
is from Christ, so to serve and enjoy him is the supreme end of my
life, and I value it only as it is capable of being employed in...
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IN A STRAIT BETWIXT TWO; strongly drawn two different ways.
HAVING A DESIRE TO DEPART; more literally, having my desire towards
departing, as that way of the two WHICH IS FAR BETTER; better as
respec...
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Paul's complete trust in his Savior's gracious will:...
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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...
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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...
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“BUT. AM IN. STRAIT BETWIXT THE TWO, HAVING THE DESIRE TO DEPART AND
BE WITH CHRIST; FOR IT IS VERY FAR BETTER”
“But. am in. strait”: It means to compress, like being pressed by.
large crowd. “This s...
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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...
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FOR I AM IN A STRAIT BETWEEN TWO; because he knew not what to choose
for the best, he was held in suspense, LUKE 12:50 ACTS 18:5, as one
drawn both ways with weighty reasons, which he amplifies with r...
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Tertullian De Spectaculis
You long for the goal, and the stage, and the dust, and the place of
combat! I would have you answer me this question: Can we not live
without pleasure, who cannot but with...
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Php_1:23 For G1063 pressed G4912 (G5743) between G1537 two G1417
having G2192 (G5723) desire G1939 to G1519 depart G360 (G5658) and
G2532 be G1511 (G5750) with G4862 Christ G5547 far G4183 G3123 bette...
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PAUL STRESSES THAT HE FACES THE FUTURE DECISION TO BE MADE BY ROME
ABOUT HIM WITH CONFIDENCE. TO LIVE WILL MEAN THAT HE CAN CONTINUE TO
SERVE GOD'S PEOPLE. TO DIE WILL MEAN THAT HE ENTERS STRAIGHT INT...
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_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...
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I AM IN A STRAIT
(συνεχομα). "I am held together." Present passive indicative
of the common compound verb συνεχω, to hold together, to hem
together as in Luke 8:45. "I am hemmed in on both sides"
...
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Philippians 1:21
The Fruit of Labour.
Such words can never lose their power. They come down to us from a
purer air; yet the voice is human, and is audible to all who feel.
They sum up the constant t...
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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...
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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 thei...
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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...
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I AM CAUGHT. Note Paul views death as leading to a more complete
life!!! See notes on Luke 16:27-31....
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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. Philippians 1:12). He is
j...
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 1:19. THIS SHALL TURN TO MY SALVATION.—“_Salvation_ in
the highest sense. These trials will develop the spiritual life in the
apostle, will be a pathway t...
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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...
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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...
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Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:12; Romans 16:7...
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I am in a strait betwixt two [σ υ ν ε χ ο μ α ι ε κ τ ω
ν δ υ ο]. See on 2 Corinthians 5:14. The picture is that of a man
pressed on both sides. Lit. I am held together, so that I cannot
incline eithe...
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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...
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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....