Philippians 2:30

“Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, etc.] Meaning either the work the church sent him about, and which he cheerfully undertook, and faithfully performed in carrying of a present to, and visiting the apostle in prison; which is called the work of Christ, because taken by Christ as if it was done to himself; and which, what with the long and fatiguing journey from Philippi to Rome, and the frequent visits he made to the apostle, and the much business besides that lay upon his hands, brought upon him a disorder which greatly threatened his life, and had almost issued in his death: or else the work of preaching the Gospel so frequently and constantly, and with so much zeal and…”

“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 (Phi 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]. Next: Philippians Chapter 3”

“Because for the work of Christ - That is, either by exposing himself in his journey to see the apostle in Rome, or by his labors there. Not regarding his life - There is a difference in the mss. here, so great that it is impossible now to determine which is the true reading, though the sense is not materially affected. The common reading of the Greek text is, παραβολευσάμενος paraboleusamenos; literally “misconsulting, not consulting carefully, not taking pains.” The other reading is, παραζολευσάμενος parazoleusamenos; “exposing oneself to danger,” regardless of life; see the authorities for this reading in Wetstein; compare Bloomfield, in loc. This reading suits the connection, and is…”

“To supply your deficiency of service - To do what you could not do in person. Next: Philippians Chapter 3”

“the work: Co1 15:53, Co1 16:10 nigh: Phi 2:17, Phi 2:27, Phi 1:19, Phi 1:20; Mat 25:36-40; Act 20:24; Rom 16:4; Co2 12:15; Rev 12:11 unto: Phi 4:10, Phi 4:18; Co1 16:17; Plm 1:13 Next: Philippians Chapter 3”