Philippians
in Evangelical Exegetical Commentary
Philippians 1:1–2:18
Pages
584
Publisher
Lexham Press
Published
12/31/2017
ISBN-13
9781577997443
Philippians 2:19–4:23
Pages
624
Publisher
Lexham Press
Published
12/31/2017
ISBN-13
9781683590262
Philippians is considered one of Paul’s most encouraging letters. Mark J. Keown shows how Paul appeals to Christ’s exemplary acts of humility and sacrifice to encourage believers to live worthy of the gospel in every aspect of life. He draws attention to the pastoral heart of the imprisoned Paul, who warns the Philippians against false teachers while calling them to demonstrate their imitation of Christ through a commitment to mission and “radical generosity.”
Through rigorous examination of the original Greek text and engagement with the latest scholarship, Keown delivers an in-depth commentary on Philippians that captures the message of Paul’s encouraging letter for believers today.
Through rigorous examination of the original Greek text and engagement with the latest scholarship, Keown delivers an in-depth commentary on Philippians that captures the message of Paul’s encouraging letter for believers today.
Collections
This book appears in the following featured collections.
- Basic Library Booklist by Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
- Recommended New Testament Commentaries for Evangelical Pastors by Thomas R. Schreiner
- TGC: Scholarly Commentaries by The Gospel Coalition
Reviews
The Gospel Coalition
June 1, 2024
June 1, 2024
Keown’s two-volume commentary is the best Philippians commentary for Greek readers. It’s full of critical analysis of the background of the letter’s Greek text and incorporates deep insight into Paul’s intent. The book includes biblical, theological, and devotional commentary. It’s academic and critical yet it draws out the pastoral and missional dynamics in the letter that are relevant for today’s church.