25. Translate, "And being confident of this."
I know, &c.--by prophetical intimations of the Spirit. He did not
yet know the issue, as far as human appearances were concerned
(Php 2:23).
He doubtless returned from his first captivity to Philippi
(Heb 13:19;
Phm 22).
joy of faith--Greek, "joy in your faith."
JFB.
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