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English Standard Version

Philippians 2:22

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Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Friendship;   Timothy;   Zeal, Religious;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Devotedness to God;   Ministers;  

Dictionaries:

- Easton Bible Dictionary - Timothy, Second Epistle to;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Philippians, the Epistle to the;   Timothy;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Letter Form and Function;   Philippians;   Timothy;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Experience;   Philippians, Epistle to;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Ephesians Epistle to the;   Family;   Minister Ministry;   Philippians Epistle to the;   Temptation, Trial;   Timothy;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Son;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Tim'othy;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Further;   Philippians, the Epistle to;   Timothy;  

Contextual Overview

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

ye: Acts 16:3-12, 2 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 8:8, 2 Corinthians 8:22, 2 Corinthians 8:24

as: Philippians 2:20, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Timothy 1:18, 2 Timothy 1:2, Titus 1:4

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 3:11 - poured water Proverbs 15:20 - wise Romans 1:9 - whom Romans 16:10 - approved Galatians 1:2 - all 2 Timothy 3:10 - thou hast fully known

Cross-References

Gill's Notes on the Bible

But ye know the proof of him,.... They had had an experiment of him, a trial of his spirit, and a proof of his gifts and ministry, when he was among them with the apostle at his first preaching the Gospel to them, to the conversion of Lydia, and of the jailer, and their households, which laid the foundation of a Gospel church state among them, see Acts 16:3. The Vulgate Latin version reads in the imperative, "know ye the proof of him"; but the former reading is to be preferred:

that as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the Gospel; he served not the apostle, but with him; he served God as the apostle did, in the Gospel of his Son; he served Jesus Christ, whose Gospel he preached, the interest and spread of which he greatly laboured in with him, as a fellow servant or work fellow; see Romans 16:21; which expresses the modesty of the apostle, and the great honour put upon Timothy, and which was not abused by him; for as a son honours, obeys, and imitates his father, so did he honour the apostle, and give him all respect and reverence that was due to him on account of his office, age, and usefulness; and obeyed his orders cheerfully, going wherever he sent him, and doing whatever he bid him; and imitated him in his ministry, in his constancy, diligence, and zeal, having a true filial affection for him.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But ye know the proof of him - You have had evidence among yourselves how faithfully Timothy devoted himself to the promotion of the gospel, and how constantly he served with me. This proves that Timothy was with Paul when he was at Philippi.

As a son with the father - Manifesting the same spirit toward me which a son does toward a father, and evincing the same interest in my work. He did all he could do to aid me, and lighten my labors and sufferings.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 22. Ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me — The Philippians had full proof of the affectionate attachment of Timothy to Paul, for he had laboured with him there, as we learn from Acts 16:1-3; Acts 17:14; and we find from what is said here that Timothy was not a servant to the apostle, but that he had served with him. They both laboured together in the word and doctrine; for apostles and Christian bishops, in those times, laboured as hard as their deacons. There were no sinecures; every one was a labourer, every labourer had his work, and every workman had his wages.


 
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