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Text -- Philippians 1:14 (NET)

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1:14 and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Phi 1:14 - -- The most of the brethren ( tous pleionas tōn adelphōn ). "The more part of the brethren."The comparative with the article with the sense of the s...

The most of the brethren ( tous pleionas tōn adelphōn ).

"The more part of the brethren."The comparative with the article with the sense of the superlative as often in the Koiné.

Robertson: Phi 1:14 - -- In the Lord ( en Kuriōi ). It is not clear whether this phrase is to be connected with "brethren"or with "being confident"(pepoithotas ), probably...

In the Lord ( en Kuriōi ).

It is not clear whether this phrase is to be connected with "brethren"or with "being confident"(pepoithotas ), probably with pepoithotas . If so, then "through my bonds"(tois desmois mou ) would be the instrumental case and mean that by means of Paul’ s bonds the brethren "are more abundantly bold"(perissoterōs tolmāin ).

Vincent: Phi 1:14 - -- Many ( τοὺς πλείονας ) Rev., correctly, the most . Lit., the more . Implying that there were a few who held back.

Many ( τοὺς πλείονας )

Rev., correctly, the most . Lit., the more . Implying that there were a few who held back.

Vincent: Phi 1:14 - -- Brethren in the Lord In the Lord should be rather connected with being confident . The expression brethren in the Lord does not ...

Brethren in the Lord

In the Lord should be rather connected with being confident . The expression brethren in the Lord does not occur in the New Testament; while to have confidence in one in the Lord is found Gal 5:10; 2Th 3:4; compare Phi 2:24. In the Lord is thus emphatic. It may be correlative with in Christ , Phi 1:13; but this is not certain. In the Lord trusting my bonds , signifies that the bonds awaken confidence as being the practical testimony to the power of the Gospel for which Paul is imprisoned, and therefore an encouragement to their faith.

Vincent: Phi 1:14 - -- Are much more bold ( περισσοτέρως τολμᾶν ) Rev., more abundantly bold , thus holding more closely to the literal meani...

Are much more bold ( περισσοτέρως τολμᾶν )

Rev., more abundantly bold , thus holding more closely to the literal meaning of the adverb. For are bold , see on 2Co 10:2. The boldness required to profess Christ within the precincts of the palace is illustrated by the graffito or wall-scribble discovered in 1857 among the ruins on the Palatine. It is a caricature of Christ on the cross, with an ass's head, while on the left appears a christian youth in an attitude of adoration. Underneath are scrawled the words Alexamenos worships God .

Vincent: Phi 1:14 - -- To speak ( λαλεῖν ) The verb denotes the fact rather than the substance of speaking. See on Mat 28:18. They have broken silence.

To speak ( λαλεῖν )

The verb denotes the fact rather than the substance of speaking. See on Mat 28:18. They have broken silence.

Wesley: Phi 1:14 - -- Who were before afraid.

Who were before afraid.

Wesley: Phi 1:14 - -- When they observed my constancy, and safety not withstanding, are more bold.

When they observed my constancy, and safety not withstanding, are more bold.

JFB: Phi 1:14 - -- Translate as Greek, "And that (Phi 1:13) most of the brethren in the Lord," &c. "In the Lord," distinguishes them from "brethren after the flesh," Jew...

Translate as Greek, "And that (Phi 1:13) most of the brethren in the Lord," &c. "In the Lord," distinguishes them from "brethren after the flesh," Jewish fellow countrymen. ELLICOTT translates, "Trusting in the Lord."

JFB: Phi 1:14 - -- Encouraged by my patience in bearing my bonds.

Encouraged by my patience in bearing my bonds.

JFB: Phi 1:14 - -- Translate as Greek, "are more abundantly bold."

Translate as Greek, "are more abundantly bold."

Clarke: Phi 1:14 - -- Waxing confident - Finding the effect produced by the public defense which the apostle made, they were greatly encouraged, and the more boldly and o...

Waxing confident - Finding the effect produced by the public defense which the apostle made, they were greatly encouraged, and the more boldly and openly proclaimed the doctrine of Christ crucified

Clarke: Phi 1:14 - -- The word - The doctrine of Christ; several excellent MSS. and versions add, some Θεου, others Κυριου, the word of God, or the word of th...

The word - The doctrine of Christ; several excellent MSS. and versions add, some Θεου, others Κυριου, the word of God, or the word of the Lord. This is a respectable reading, and is probably genuine.

Calvin: Phi 1:14 - -- 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 con...

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 spectacle, and such as might tend rather to dishearten us, did we see nothing but the cruelty and rage of the persecutors. When, however, we see at the same time the hand of the Lord, which makes his people unconquerable, 66 under the infirmity of the Cross, and causes them to triumph, relying upon this, 67 we ought to venture farther than we had been accustomed, having now a pledge of our victory in the persons of our brethren. The knowledge of this ought to overcome our fears, that we may speak boldly in the midst of dangers.

TSK: Phi 1:14 - -- brethren : Phi 4:1; Col 4:7 waxing : Act 4:23-31; 2Co 1:3-7; Eph 3:13, Eph 6:19, Eph 6:20; Col 4:4; 1Th 2:2 without : Luk 1:74, Luk 12:5-7

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Phi 1:14 - -- And many of the brethren - Many Christians. It is evident from this, that there were already "many"in Rome who professed Christianity. In ...

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 each other by a professed attachment to him. This is a common phrase to, designate Christians.

Waxing confident by my bonds - Becoming increasingly bold and zealous in consequence of my being confined. This might have been either:

(1)\caps1     t\caps0 hat from the very fact that so distinguished a champion of the truth had been imprisoned, they were excited to do all they could in the cause of the gospel. Or,

(2)\caps1     t\caps0 hey were aroused by the fact that the cause of his imprisonment had become generally understood, and that there was a strong current of popular favor setting toward Christianity in consequence of it. Or,

(3)\caps1     t\caps0 hey had had contact with Paul in his own "hired house,"and had been incited and encouraged by him to put forth great efforts in the cause. Or,

(4)\caps1     i\caps0 t would seem that some had been emboldened to promulgate their views, and set themselves up as preachers, who would have been restrained if Paul had been at liberty.

They were disposed to form parties, and to secure followers, and rejoiced in an opportunity to increase their own popularity, and were not unwilling thus to diminish the popularity and lessen the influence of so great a man as Paul. Had he been at liberty, they would have had no prospect of success; see Phi 1:16. To this may be added a suggestion by Theodoret. "Many of the brethren have increased boldness - θάρσος tharsos - on account of my bonds. For seeing me bear such hard things with pleasure, they announce that the gospel (which sustains me) is divine."The same sentiment occurs in Oecumen, and Theophylact; see Bloomfield. In Paul himself they had an illustration of the power of religion, and being convinced of its truth, they went and proclaimed it abroad.

To speak the word without fear - That is, they see that I remain safely (compare Act 28:30), and that there is no danger of persecution, and, stimulated by my sufferings and patience, they go and make the gospel known.

Poole: Phi 1:13-14 - -- Ver. 13,14. And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds and here again, contrary to the expectation of those persecutors, who...

Ver. 13,14. And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds and here again, contrary to the expectation of those persecutors, who designed to make havoc of the church, his innocent carriage and constancy in bearing the cross, had all influence upon the greater part of

the brethren (not according to the flesh, Rom 9:3 , but) in the service of Christ.

Are much more bold to speak the word without fear pastors, and teachers, who had been timorous at the first, were greatly imboldened to shake of carnal fear, and to profess and preach Christ crucified, or the cross of Christ, 1Co 1:18,23 , which is the power of God to salvation, Rom 1:16 , more confidently than ever; as he and Barnabas had done elsewhere, Act 13:46 ; and as Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, who were but secret disciples before Christ’ s sufferings, upon his death owned him openly for their Lord, Mat 27:57 , with Joh 19:39 .

Poole: Phi 1:14 - -- See Poole on "Phi 1:13"

See Poole on "Phi 1:13"

Haydock: Phi 1:14 - -- And many of, &c. encouraged by the intrepidity and perseverance of the apostle. (Calmet) --- Knowing that sufferings undergone for the cause of Jesu...

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 truly enviable of all the saints, as by sufferings they were known to be his disciples, and by sufferings they were to purchase that eternal weighty of glory prepared for all that suffer patiently and joyfully for God's sake.

Gill: Phi 1:14 - -- 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...

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 the means of the conversion of many that were without, but were very encouraging and strengthening to them that were within the church, and to many that were in the ministry; who are called "brethren", some real, others nominal; being partakers of the grace of God, at least in profession, or otherwise they would not have been fit to have been ministers of the word, nor members of a Gospel church, which was necessary to their being regularly sent forth; and whom the apostle calls and owns as brethren in the ministry, being sent forth by Christ, at least some of them, and having the same commission to preach the Gospel as he had; though they had not equal gifts and qualifications with him: he styles them brethren "in the Lord", to distinguish them from the Jews at Rome, who were his brethren according to the flesh; and to express their spiritual character and relation, and point out the work of the Lord, in which they were jointly concerned with him: now though not all the brethren, yet many of them were greatly affected with, and influenced by the apostle's patient and cheerfully suffering for Christ; insomuch that, as he says,

waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear; or as some read it, "waxing confident in the Lord"; connecting the phrase, "in the Lord", with this word, and so make the ground and object of their confidence the Lord; whose presence, power, grace, and Spirit, emboldened them the more by the apostle's bonds to preach the Gospel with courage and intrepidity; the Lord being on their side, and their helper, they feared not what men could do unto them; or else being animated by the apostle's patience and firmness of mind in suffering, and by the use they saw his bonds were of for the spread of the Gospel, they took heart and courage to "speak the word"; the word "of God", as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions read; and so the Alexandrian, Claromontane, and two of Stephens's copies: meaning either the essential word, the Lord Jesus Christ, who was the subject of their ministry; or the written word, the writings of Moses and the prophets, the books of the Old Testament, according to which they spoke; or the Gospel, called often the word, and sometimes with an addition, the word of truth, the word of faith, the word of reconciliation, the word of righteousness, the word of life, and the word of our salvation, from the several subjects of it: this they spake boldly and freely, as it ought to be spoken, and "without fear", not without fear and reverence of God, whose word it is; nor of themselves and their own weakness and inabilities, which cause much fear and trembling; but without the fear of man, which brings a snare; they had no regard to the threats and menaces, the reproaches and persecutions of men; none of these things moved them; they feared God and not man, and so went on boldly, preaching the Gospel; which is related with pleasure, as a fruit and effect of the apostle's sufferings, and which he doubted not would be very delightful to the Philippians to hear of.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Phi 1:14 A number of significant mss have “of God” after “word.” Although τοῦ θεοῦ (tou qeou) is a...

Geneva Bible: Phi 1:14 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 call...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Phi 1:1-30 - --1 Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love towards them, for the fruits of their faith, and fellowship in his sufferings;9 daily praying t...

Maclaren: Phi 1:12-20 - --A Prisoner's Triumph Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gosp...

MHCC: Phi 1:12-20 - --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 ...

Matthew Henry: Phi 1:12-20 - -- We see here the care the apostle takes to prevent their being offended at his sufferings. He was now a prisoner at Rome; this might be a stumbling-b...

Barclay: Phi 1:12-14 - --Paul was a prisoner but so far from his imprisonment ending his missionary activity it actually expanded it for himself and for others. In fact, the...

Constable: Phi 1:12-26 - --C. Progress report 1:12-26 Paul proceeded from his introductory comments to explain his personal circums...

Constable: Phi 1:12-18 - --1. Paul's present imprisonment 1:12-18 1:12 This verse is a topic sentence for all that follows through verse 26. Whenever Paul wrote, "I want you to ...

College: Phi 1:1-30 - --PHILIPPIANS 1 SALUTATION (1:1-2) 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the ove...

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Commentary -- Other

Evidence: Phi 1:14 The Church should never dread persecution, as it can work for rather than against the furtherance of the gospel. The winds of persecution only spread ...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Philippians (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Philippians From Rome About a.d. 61 By Way of Introduction There is something to be said for the idea that Paul wrote the Epi...

JFB: Philippians (Book Introduction) The INTERNAL EVIDENCE for the authenticity of this Epistle is strong. The style, manner of thought, and doctrine, accord with Paul's. The incidental a...

JFB: Philippians (Outline) INSCRIPTION. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERS FOR THE FLOURISHING SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE PHILIPPIANS. HIS OWN STATE AT ROME, AND THE RESULT OF HIS IMPRISONME...

TSK: Philippians (Book Introduction) The Church at Philippi in Macedonia was planted by the Apostle Paul about ad 53 (Acts 16:9-40); and it appears he visited them again, ad 60, though no...

TSK: Philippians 1 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Phi 1:1, Paul testifies his thankfulness to God, and his love towards them, for the fruits of their faith, and fellowship in his sufferin...

Poole: Philippians 1 (Chapter Introduction) THE ARGUMENT Paul, being called of the Lord to preach the gospel in Macedonia, having touched at Neapolis of Greece, came to Philippi, the first ci...

MHCC: Philippians (Book Introduction) The Philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. The scope of the epistle is to confirm them in the faith, to encourage them to walk as beco...

MHCC: Philippians 1 (Chapter Introduction) (Phi 1:1-7) The apostle offers up thanksgivings and prayers, for the good work of grace in the Philippians. (Phi 1:8-11) He expresses affection, and ...

Matthew Henry: Philippians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians Philippi was a chief city of the western part of Macedonia, ...

Matthew Henry: Philippians 1 (Chapter Introduction) He begins with the inscription and benediction (Phi 1:1, Phi 1:2). He gives thanks for the saints at Philippi (Phi 1:3-6). He speaks of his great a...

Barclay: Philippians (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: Philippians 1 (Chapter Introduction) A Friend To His Friends (Phi_1:1-2) The Christian Distinction (Phi_1:1-2 Continued) The All-Inclusive Greeting (Phi_1:1-2 Continued) The Marks O...

Constable: Philippians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background The name of the city of Philippi was originally Kri...

Constable: Philippians (Outline) Outline I. Salutation 1:1-2 II. Prologue 1:3-26 A. Thanksgiving 1:3-8 ...

Constable: Philippians Philippians Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. 4 vols. Cambridge: Deighton, Bell, and Co., 1884. ...

Haydock: Philippians (Book Introduction) THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE PHILIPPIANS. INTRODUCTION. Philippi, a considerable city in Macedonia, so called from Philip, fat...

Gill: Philippians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPIANS Philippi was a Roman colony, and the chief city of one part of Macedonia, Act 16:12, it is by Appianus called Datos whi...

Gill: Philippians 1 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPIANS 1 This chapter contains the inscription of the epistle; the apostle's salutation of the Philippians; an account of his ...

College: Philippians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION THE CITY When Paul bypassed the seaport at Neapolis and moved eight miles inland to Philippi, he did so because Philippi, though small,...

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