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A Shared, Heroic Joy
Paul urges the Philippians not just to be happy for him, but to actively rejoice with him, even at the prospect of his death. Commentators explain this is a call to adopt a shared, heroic perspective. They are to see his potential martyrdom not as a tragedy, but as an honor that confirms the gospel and serves Christ's mission, uniting them in a common cause.
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Philippians
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 2:18
18th Century
Theologian
For the same came. Because we are united, and what affects one of us should affect both.
Do you joy and rejoice with me. T…
Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 2:18
19th Century
Bishop
Do you joy . . .—The Epistle lays great stress on joy, not only as a privilege, but as a duty, following from Christian faith and…
Charles Spurgeon
On Philippians 2:18
19th Century
Preacher
For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
To live and to die for Jesus Christ, with the blessing of the Father resting…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philippians 2:18
Likewise the Philippians should display the same attitude as Paul. They must not wring their hands nor bewail their own trials and Paul’s. They mus…
John Calvin
On Philippians 2:18
16th Century
Theologian
Rejoice ye. By the eagerness he thus reveals, he encourages the Philippians and kindles in them a desire to meet death with firmness, sinc…
John Gill
On Philippians 2:18
17th Century
Pastor
For the same cause also do you joy and rejoice with me .
He would not have them be sorrowful, should they hear of hi…
Matthew Henry
On Philippians 2:12–18
17th Century
Minister
We must be diligent in using all the means that lead to our salvation, persevering in this to the end. We must exercise great care, so that, with a…