1 Paul saluteth the Philippians, 3 and testifieth his thankfulness to God for their uninterrupted fellowship in the gospel: 8 his affection for them, 9 and prayers for their spiritual improvement. 12 He informeth them that his bonds at Rome had turned out to the advancement of the gospel, which many were thereby induced to preach, though with different views: 21 that considering how serviceable his life might be to the cause of Christ, though for himself it were happier to die, he was doubtful in his choice: 25 but that he knew he should soon be at liberty to visit them again for their comfort. 27 He exhorteth them to walk worthy of their profession, and to be steady and unanimous in the faith, for which they had already been fellowsufferers with him.
1 Paul earnestly recommendeth to the Philippians mutual love and union, 3 lowliness of mind, 4 and that charitable condescension for the good of others, exemplified in the life and death of Christ, 9 for which God had exalted him to be Lord of all. 12 He exhorteth them to carefulness in working out their own salvation, 14 to obey the will of God cheerfully and universally, that so they might distinguish themselves from the rest of the world by a bright example of virtue; 16 and by their steadiness give him cause to rejoice in the success of his labours, who would gladly lay down his life to serve them. 19 He hopeth to send Timothy to them shortly, whom he greatly commendeth; 21 as he doth the affection and zeal of Epaphroditus, whom he sendeth with this epistle.
1 Paul exhorteth to rejoice in the Lord, and to beware of the false teachers of the circumcision: 4 shewing that as a Jew he had better grounds of confidence than they; 7 but that he disclaimed them all, trusting only to the justification which is of God by faith, and hoping to partake of the resurrection through Christ. 12 He acknowledgeth his present imperfection, and that he was still anxiously striving for the prize: 15 exhorting others to be likeminded, 17 and to follow his example; 18 for many were enemies to the gospel, being earthly minded; 20 but his conversation and views were heavenly.
1 Paul calleth to stedfastness in Christ, 2 and after some particular admonitions, 3 exhorteth generally to religious joy, 5 moderation, 6 trust in God with prayer, 8 and to every branch of moral goodness. 10 He testifieth his joy in the care shewn by the Philippians for his supply in prison, though being always content he was above want; 15 and commendeth their former liberality to him, not for his own sake, but for the good that would redound to them from it. 18 He acknowledgeth the receipt of their late bounty, assuring them that God would both accept and reward it. 20 He giveth glory to God, and concludeth with salutations, and a blessing.