How to Use This Commentary Philippians 1:19–30 brings Paul’s opening chapter to a powerful climax. Paul has already explained that his imprisonment advanced the gospel. Now he explains how he can face life, death, ministry, opposition, and suffering with steady joy. This passage contains one of the most memorable statements in all of Paul’s letters:... Continue Reading →

How to Use This Commentary Philippians 1:12–18 shifts from Paul’s prayer for the Philippians to his current imprisonment in Rome. Most people would assume prison would stop gospel ministry. Paul says the opposite happened. Instead of defeating the gospel, suffering became a platform for advancing it. In this section, Paul explains how God used his... Continue Reading →