Phili 2:30 | JFB | STEP | 30. for the work of Christ —namely, the bringing of a supply to me, the minister of Christ. He was probably in a delicate state of health in setting out from Philippi; but at all hazards he undertook this service of Christian love, which cost him a serious sickness. not regarding his life —Most of the oldest manuscripts read, "hazarding," &c. to supply your lack of service —Not that Paul would imply, they lacked the will: what they "lacked" was the " opportunity " by which to send their accustomed bounty ( ). "That which ye would have done if you could (but which you could not through absence), he did for you; therefore receive him with all joy" [ALFORD ].

Philippians 2:30

30. for the work of Christ—namely, the bringing of a supply to me, the minister of Christ. He was probably in a delicate state of health in setting out from Philippi; but at all hazards he undertook this service of Christian love, which cost him a serious sickness.

not regarding his life—Most of the oldest manuscripts read, "hazarding," &c.

to supply your lack of service—Not that Paul would imply, they lacked the will: what they "lacked" was the "opportunity" by which to send their accustomed bounty (Php 4:10). "That which ye would have done if you could (but which you could not through absence), he did for you; therefore receive him with all joy" [ALFORD].