Philippians: An Introduction and Commentary (Volume 11)

by Jeannine K. Brown, Eckhard J. Schnabel (Series Editor), Nicholas Perrin (Consultant Editor)

The letter to the Philippians illuminates a warm relationship between the apostle Paul and the Philippian believers. Despite difficult situations being experienced on both sides, Paul finds ample reason to celebrate what God in Christ has done and is doing in the believers' lives. Jeannine K. Brown's commentary on Philippians explores the themes of this epistle and how its message is still relevant to Christians in the twenty-first century. Brown shows how motifs of joy, contentment, and unity abound as Paul reminds the Philippians of the supreme value of knowing Jesus the Messiah, and she highlights their significance for shaping the contemporary church toward living more deeply in its identity in Christ. This Tyndale New Testament commentary examines the text section-by-section―exploring the context in which it was written, providing thoughtful commentary on the letter to the Philippians, and then unpacking its theology. It will leave you with a thorough understanding of the content and structure of Paul's writing, as well as its meaning and continued relevance. The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries are ideal resources for students and teachers of theology, as well as for preachers and individual Christians looking to delve deeper into the riches of Scripture. Insightful and comprehensive, Jeannine K. Brown's commentary on Philippians is a brilliant introduction that will give you a renewed appreciation for this rich Pauline epistle and a greater knowledge of why it is important to the Christian faith.

272 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2022

About the author

Jeannine K. Brown (PhD, Luther Seminary) is professor of New Testament and director of online programs at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has served as a translation consultant for the New International Version, Common English Bible, and New Century Version and is the author of The Gospels as Stories and two commentaries on Matthew. She also contributed to The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary and is a coeditor of the revised Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels.

Reviews

[Sarah Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great commentary that weaves historical/cultural and grammatical context with interpretation and theological implications in a way that is robust yet accessible.

[Natalie Herr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid commentary on Philippians that is comprehensive and scholarly, but doesn’t get too into the weeds on language or textual debates. My copy is well underlined!

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great general commentary on Philippians. Covers the issues in the introduction we’ll, and makes good comments in the exegesis sections. A convincing structure to the letter, as well as good insights on the various issues, themes, theology, and research. It’s up to date with the other scholars, which is always a plus. Brown does lean into BDAG a lot, and at the start of each chapters speaks about the aspect of Paul’s rhetoric, which I didn’t quite understand. Anyway, good go to commentary for devotions, Bible study, or preaching.

[Deanne Davies · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent commentary but suffers from being overly repetitive. Really like the template of exhortation and exemplar as summative of the letter's structure. I also enjoy the important inclusion of Paul's tone throughout the letter.

[Cory Atkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Alex Connell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great commentary on Philippians.