The Epistle to the Philippians: A Devotional Commentary

by Frederick Brotherton Meyer

Publisher:

Religious Tract Society

, 1912

Overview

In this commentary, Frederick Brotherton Meyer delves into Philippians to explore the character of Paul and the application of his letter to the Philippians.

Contents

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“Augustus gave it the dignity and privilege of a Roman colony. It was, in fact, a miniature Rome, hence its consuls and lictors (Acts 16:20). The great Egnatian Way passed through it; and as a Roman colony situated on this great thoroughfare, it was flourishing and wealthy, though now it is a desolation, trodden only by the traveller and shepherd.” (Page 12)

“It is sufficient to say that this Epistle has received unmistakable testimony as to its authenticity and genuineness. It is referred to by Ignatius and Polycarp, quoted by Clement, Irenæus, and Tertullian, and bears in its texture abundant evidence of having issued from the heart and mind of the great Apostle to the Gentiles.” (Page 13)

“Bunyan describes as ‘a den,’ but the Apostle was conscious, as Bunyan never was, of the daily clank of the chain which accompanied every movement.” (Pages 11–12)

“this Epistle was written at the beginning of Paul’s imprisonment in Rome, we must assign to it the date a.d. 62” (Page 11)

“During the seven following years he grew in knowledge and love, and on Paul’s second visit he was judged capable of accompanying him, and sharing his hardships and labours on behalf of the Gospel.” (Page 13)

Product Details

• Title: The Epistle to the Philippians: A Devotional Commentary
• Author: Frederick Brotherton Meyer
• Publisher: Religious Tract Society
• Print Publication Date: 1912
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 261
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Philippians › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:PHPMEYER
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:05:05Z

About Frederick Brotherton Meyer

Frederick Brotherton Meyer (1847–1929) was a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England. He was educated at Brighton College, University of London, and Regent’s Park College. Meyer was well known for his friendship with Dwight L. Moody, and became involved with ministry work on both sides of the Atlantic. Upon his death he was described as “The Archbishop of the Free Churches.”