Philippians - Verse-by-Verse Biblical Exegesis

[perfect integrity & scale of values in thought] and without offense [outer conduct that does not
betray the inner integrity] unto the day of Christ [the rapture],
Philp. 1:11 Being filled to the point of overflowing [a full harvest] with the fruit [SG2 & SG3
blessings] of righteousness [profound spiritual progress], the fruit which is from Jesus Christ for the
glory [inner revelation] and praise [outer expression] of God.
Philp. 1:12 Now brethren, after mature consideration I want you all to comprehend that my extreme
circumstances [imprisonments & lawsuits] have come upon me on numerous occasions for the
advance of the good news,
Philp. 1:13 With the result that my imprisonments due to Christ have been made well known [by
public notice & gossip] throughout the entire Praetorian Guard and to all the rest [SPQR: citizens of
Rome].
Philp. 1:14 In fact, the majority of the brethren, because of my imprisonments in the Lord, have
become confident and are continuing to be confident [due to doctrine in their soul] to have courage
beyond measure to communicate the Word [both gospel and doctrine] without fear.
Philp. 1:15 On the one hand [with false motivation], some people [reversionists] are proclaiming
Christ even because of envy [pride, ambition] and strife [rivalry, contention], but on the other hand,
others [with true motivation] even because of goodwill.
Philp. 1:16 On the one hand, certain people [with true motivation] out of virtue love have known and
continue to know that I myself am destined for the defense [apologetics] of the good news;
Philp. 1:17 On the other hand, certain people [with false motivation] out of selfish ambition are
proclaiming Christ, not with pure motives [they have the ulterior motive of devisive self-promotion],
thinking within themselves [supposing] that they might apply mental pressure [psychological stress]
to my bonds [add further torment to Paul while he is in prison].
Philp. 1:18 What then is my conclusion? Only that in every way, whether with falsely alleged
motives [pretext] or with true motives, Christ is being proclaimed. As a matter of fact, I am
maintaining inner happiness during this [proclamation of Christ with false motivation]; and
furthermore, I plan to continue maintaining this inner happiness in the future.
Philp. 1:19 Indeed, I know that this event [the proclamation of Christ] shall lead to my deliverance
[release from prison] through your prayers and monetary support motivated by the Spirit of Jesus
Christ.
Philp. 1:20 According to my earnest expectation [intense concentration] and confidence [in
doctrine], so that I shall be disgraced in nothing [at the Judgment Seat of Christ], but with all
courage [fearlessness in supergrace A], as always [looking forward to ultra-supergrace], even now at