Albert Barnes Commentary Philippians 4:21

Albert Barnes Commentary

Philippians 4:21

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Philippians 4:21

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you." — Philippians 4:21 (ASV)

Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. It was usual for him also to close his epistles with affectionate salutations to various members of the churches to which he wrote. These salutations are generally specific, and mention the names, particularly if they were prominent members of the churches. See the close of the epistles to the Romans, 1 Corinthians, Colossians, and 2 Timothy. In this epistle, however, as in some others, the salutation is general. Why none are specified in particular is not certainly known.

The brethren which are with me, etc. The word "brethren" here probably refers to ministers who were with Paul, as the "saints" in general are mentioned in the next verse. It is possible that at Rome the ministers were known by the general name of the brethren. —Pierce