Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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," etc.
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 (Philippians 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].
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Philippians 2:30:
1 Corinthians 15:58
Philippians 1:22
Philippians 2:19
Philippians 2:25
Philippians 4:10
1 Timothy 3:1
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