John Calvin Commentary Philippians 1:3

"I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you," — Philippians 1:3 (ASV)

I give thanks. He begins with thanksgiving on two accounts: first, that he may by this sign show his love to the Philippians; and secondly, that by commending them for the past, he may also exhort them to perseverance in the future. He also presents another evidence of his love: the earnest care he showed in his supplications.

It is to be observed, however, that whenever he mentions things that are joyful, he immediately breaks out in thanksgiving—a practice with which we also should be familiar.

We must also note the things for which he gives thanks to God: the fellowship of the Philippians in the gospel of Christ, for it follows from this that it ought to be ascribed to the grace of God. When he says, upon every remembrance of you, he means, “As often as I remember you.”