The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians

Commentary by A. R. Faussett

Introduction

The Internal Evidence for the authenticity of this Epistle is strong. The style, manner of thought, and doctrine, accord with Paul‘s. The incidental allusions also establish his authorship. Paley [Horae Paulinae, ch. 7] instances the mention of the object of Epaphroditus‘ journey to Rome, the Philippian contribution to Paul‘s wants, Epaphroditus‘ sickness (Phlippians 1:7; Phlippians 2:25-30; Phlippians 4:10-18), the fact that Timothy had been long with Paul at Philippi (Phlippians 1:1; Phlippians 2:19), the reference to his being a prisoner at Rome now for a long time (Phlippians 1:12-14; Phlippians 2:17-28), his willingness to die (compare Phlippians 1:23, with 2 Corinthians 5:8), the reference to the Philippians having seen his maltreatment at Philippi (Phlippians 1:29, Phlippians 1:30; Phlippians 2:1, Phlippians 2:2).