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A Tested and Proven Character
The Philippians didn't have to take Paul's word for it; they knew Timothy's character firsthand. Commentators explain that the word 'proof' implies a tested quality, like refined metal. Timothy had ministered in Philippi on multiple occasions, proving his sincere dedication to the gospel through his actions. His reliability was a known and established fact.
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 2:22
18th Century
Theologian
But ye know the proof of him. You have had evidence among yourselves how faithfully Timothy devoted himself to the promotion of the gospel…
AT Robertson
On Philippians 2:22
The proof (την δοκιμην). "The test" as of metals (2 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 9:13). Three times they…
Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 2:22
19th Century
Bishop
The proof of him.—The allusion is justified by their intimate personal knowledge. Timothy was at Philippi with St. Paul on his fi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philippians 2:22
The proven character of Timothy, however, put him in a class apart. By the thorough test of his repeated presence and ministry in Philippi, as well…
John Calvin
On Philippians 2:22
16th Century
Theologian
But the proof. This is literally, you know the proof of him, unless you prefer to understand it in the imperative mood as kno…
John Gill
On Philippians 2:22
17th Century
Pastor
But you know the proof of him
They had had an experiment of him, a trial of his spirit, and a proof of his gifts and…
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…