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Jesus is Lord of Our Plans
Commentators emphasize that Paul's phrase "I hope in the Lord Jesus" is not a casual remark. It demonstrates his conscious submission of all practical plans, like sending Timothy, to the authority and sovereign will of Christ. Scholars like Calvin and Gill see this as a model for Christians, reminding us to form our purposes "under the Lord's hand," trusting His control over our future.
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Philippians
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 2:19
18th Century
Theologian
But I trust in the Lord Jesus. His hope was that the Lord Jesus would so order affairs as to permit this—an expression that no man could u…
AT Robertson
On Philippians 2:19
That I also may be of good comfort (ινα καγω ευψυχω). Present subjunctive with ινα in purpose clause of the late and rare verb ευψ…
Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 2:19
19th Century
Bishop
We note that here Timothy is spoken of in the third person; hence, though he is joined with St. Paul in the salutation (), the Epistle is the Apost…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philippians 2:19
The somber note sounded in the previous two verses is balanced by the more optimistic tone that follows. Paul planned to send Timothy to Philippi w…
John Calvin
On Philippians 2:19
16th Century
Theologian
But I hope. He promises them the coming of Timothy, so that, expecting him, they may bear up more courageously and not give way to imposto…
John Gill
On Philippians 2:19
17th Century
Pastor
But I trust in the Lord Jesus
Or "hope"; not in himself, his wisdom, will, resolutions, and purposes; nor in an arm …
Matthew Henry
On Philippians 2:19–30
17th Century
Minister
It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…