Philippians 1:27

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ, etc.] Or “behave as citizens worthy of the Gospel”; for not so much their outward conversation in the world is here intended, which ought to be in wisdom towards them that are without; so as to give no offence to any, and to put to, silence, the ignorance of foolish men, and them to confusion and: shame, who falsely accuse their good conversation in Christ; though this is what is highly becoming professors of the Gospel; and a moral conversation proceeding from principles of grace, under the influence of the Spirit of God, is very ornamental to the Gospel, being what that requires and powerfully teaches; but the conversation…”

“Only--Whatever happens as to my coming to you, or not, make this your one only care. By supposing this or that future contingency, many persuade themselves they will be such as they ought to be, but it is better always without evasion to perform present duties under present circumstances [BENGEL]. let your conversation be--(Compare Phi 3:20). The Greek implies, "Let your walk as citizens (namely, of the heavenly state; 'the city of the living God,' Heb 12:22, 'the heavenly Jerusalem,' 'fellow citizens of the saints,' Eph 2:19) be," &c. I . . . see . . . hear--so Phi 1:30. "Hear," in order to include both alternatives, must include the meaning know. your affairs--your state. in one…”

“Only let your conversation - The word “conversation” we now apply almost exclusively to oral discourse, or to talking. But it was not formerly confined to that and is never so used in the Scriptures. It means conduct in general - including, of course, our manner of speaking, but not limited to that - and should be so understood in every place where it occurs in the Bible. The original word used here - πολιτεύω politeuō - means properly “to administer the state; to live as a citizen; to conduct oneself according to the laws and customs of a state;” see Acts 23:1; compare examples in Wetstein. It would not be improperly rendered: “let your conduct as a citizen be as becomes the gospel;” and…”

“Only - Be careful for this, and nothing else. Stand fast in one spirit - With the most perfect unanimity. Striving together - With united strength and endeavours. For the faith of the gospel - For all the blessings revealed and promised therein. Philippians 1:28”

“1:27-30 Paul encourages the Philippian Christians to live in a way that is worthy of the Good News (cp. Eph 4:1; Col 1:10; 1 Thes 2:12), particularly by standing strong despite persecution. 1:27 As foreigners in this world, the Philippian believers are to live as citizens of heaven (cp. 3:20; 1 Pet 2:9-11).”

“let: Phi 3:18-21; Eph 4:1; Col 1:10; Th1 2:11, Th1 2:12, Th1 4:1; Tit 2:10; Pe2 1:4-9; Pe2 3:11, Pe2 3:14 the gospel: Rom 1:9, Rom 1:16, Rom 15:16, Rom 15:29; Co2 4:4, Co2 9:13; Gal 1:7 whether: Phi 2:12, Phi 2:24 I may: Eph 1:15; Col 1:4; Th1 3:6; Plm 1:5; Jo3 1:3, Jo3 1:4 that ye: Phi 2:1, Phi 2:2, Phi 4:1; Psa 122:3, Psa 133:1; Mat 12:25; Co1 1:10, Co1 15:58, Co1 16:13, Co1 16:14; Co2 13:11 in one: Jer 32:39; Joh 17:20, Joh 17:21; Act 2:46, Act 4:32; Rom 12:4, Rom 12:5; 1Cor. 12:12-31; Eph 4:3-6; Jam 3:18; Jde 1:3 the faith: Pro 22:23; Act 24:24; Rom 1:5, Rom 10:8; Eph 1:13; Ti1 1:11, Ti1 1:19; Ti2 4:7 Philippians 1:28”