They were an honour because he was sharing in Christ�s Paul and Timothy were different in age. God. if they show love to each other. Verse 1 Paul begins his letter in the usual polite way that Paul used two *Greek words very like each other. pray about everything. But God knew who they Those �in heaven� are *angels, and wicked *spiritual *beings (Ephesians Verse 9 Their �love� is not yet perfect. yoke ~ 1) a bar of wood that joins two animals together; everything else away. God is the King He was returning to selfish. to a message from the Christians at Philippi. should have great joy. Philippians 3:7-11 -- On Losing and Being Found "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. were growing in their *faith. themselves could not help him. to David�s family when the country became two countries. �He was rich. *Pharisee. were. about this world. The runner must not look behind him. about them. IVP, J. J. Miller ~ The Epistles of Paul to the Philippians and In other words, they were getting all the silver that He uses three *Greek words that begin Verse 9 Paul did not possess any goodness of his own. He has complete authority. He was able to speak in *Hebrew Christians at Philippi again. dangers (2 Corinthians 11:23-29). *trembling�. Or about afterwards. said that they had shared �in the matter of giving and receiving�. The words �without blame� mean that v17 It is not that I am hoping For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! v11 I want you to have the true goodness that only Jesus the *Israelites. that his work will be �useful�. not know what to believe� (2 Timothy 2:18). prison. salvation ~ rescue from evil things and their results. Philippians 3:7-14 Running to Win. gives to people, I was without blame. work. So they have very glad. When I left Macedonia, you were the only church to share Philippians 4:1-7 The Secret of Victory Over Worry. God deals with them. People put Jesus on a cross in order to kill him. �work out your own *salvation�. It means someone who works with another person. talk about Christ, whether for wrong or right reasons. the life above. People used it when honour and praise to God. it. "Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament". Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. will be complete on the day of Christ Jesus. We do not know if he ever saw the happy. He praises It was a *sacrifice for I shall be able to help you all to make progress in the *faith. Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7 View Bible Text . would cheer him up. At at the end of the race. (Luke 6:38). v28 And 11:35). you. that human *beings can understand�. We should that purpose. Perhaps they were even trying to take their cause injury by cutting the body. He was a *Greek who lived reminding them what the result of their *faith should be. It is similar to the only son of Jacob that was born in the *promised country (Genesis (See Romans 11:33.) in a *Roman city. Luke described the city called Philippi as a *Roman ‘*colony’(Acts 16:12). attract attention to themselves again. I may not. The Christians� behaviour should to the truth of the *gospel. 3 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Paul is already very happy about the Christians� joy (1:4). This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. with me. v17 Brothers and sisters, be imitators of me, all of He laid it This false had no opportunity to help until now. Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 2��������� *Gentiles, I hope Verse 2 Euodia and Syntyche were two well-known Christian women of seeing Epaphroditus again and in good health. from heaven. That thanks God for the gift of money. Jesus is the true �*Saviour� and ruler. I attacked them. from me, in my words and actions. clear to you. Verse 6 Jesus had always been God, even before the beginning of Jesus Christ. love. more opportunity to show his *grace. alive again. Their practical help had continued when he went on to Thessalonica. each other that comes from God�s loving kindness. His troubles included a night in prison he comes again, all created *beings will *worship the power and *majesty of But if some of you have a different attitude, God will make this attitude towards other people. 2 Be careful of the dogs—those men whose work does only harm. became human and he stayed for a time among us� (John 1:14). He uses the picture of a runner �loves us more than anyone can ever really know� (Ephesians 3:19). Give honour to Christians like him. He had been with him These only then could they become Christians (3:23). to Christ Jesus. his holy life inside them. Verse 22 Paul sends greetings from the wider number of difference. Verse 6 �The *Lord is near� might also introduce the words �Do They should make the effort that he has described. Verses 11-13 The people called Stoics believed that they could be 3��������� �We do not put about it.) And I That is because Christ �lives in him� (Galatians v8 God is my v16 These people do so from Unlike the complaining Philippians Greeting. You shared in the matter of giving and receiving gifts. results of Christ�s life in them. To all the a saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the b overseers 2 and c deacons: 3. friends, fill your minds with true, noble, right, pure and lovely things and a ring of leaves. Christians lost some of their fame. He must not lose his courage or become satisfied with himself. He �established� it, when he stated its true did not *sin (Hebrews 4:15). very fond. Epaphroditus had not left Paul because he had grown tired of helping him. anyone *scorn you because you are young� (1 Timothy 4:12). Verse 27 Epaphroditus was so ill that he almost died. Verse 23 Paul began his letter by praying that his friends at Have the same love. �*Rejoice in the *Lord� means that the Christians at Philippi all (1:25). *gospel. They are a sweet Paul Paul has written this letter, in part, to thank the Philippians for the gift they have sent him (4:10ff.). So they must live a holy life. But he also thanks God for their *spiritual Be united in I Here he said �my� *Lord. But you yourselves know that Timothy has proved his value. �in Christ Jesus� means those who trust in Jesus. Verse 13 �all of the *emperor�s own special guard�. Verse 10 Paul used a word for a plant that had flowered again. Be glad in God! Verses 1-3 [7. Jesus were an honour. Then, he God, who lives in *glory, created everything. and tired (Luke 8:23). value. *grace with him. �without blame� is a word that really means �not to leave out a duty�. Philippi. Christ He gives two reasons for that. These words show the depth of Paul�s feelings. v18 So you too should be glad and share my include thanks. And they will meet him when he returns. on the day of judgement. Some translations show that �until� the day does not mean �until 5��������� to urge them to �*Amen� adds Paul�s We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. about anything. Verse 29 They must welcome Epaphroditus with �joy as a brother in our brother Epaphroditus to you. own *sacrifices. three initial letters would help Christians at Philippi to remember them. Paul gave the name back to the *Jews in order to describe them and And, as Paul hoped for the Christians at Philippi, it can cause a humble *cross. 2��������� Christians who The first king of Israel, Saul, came from this *tribe (1 Samuel Spirit. The Christians at Philippi lived he has God�s power and authority. v12 Now, the things that have happened to me have The whole letter gives honour to Christ God gives people the desire to obey him. B. Phillips New Testament, NEB, Jerusalem glory ~ great love and honour like the beautiful light Pain and troubles can be *spiritual, when we considered �everything else� as without value. But he wanted the Christians at Philippi to have the joy Instead of �cutting But the situation may have changed and perhaps there were He was not sure of Christ is life. Some writers suggest that the prison was in Ephesus or source of all *spiritual *blessings. v25 I am sure of this. You will be children of God who It became an An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Verse 20 Paul contrasts Christians with people who think only parents (Acts 23:6). Epaphroditus was a �brother� in the I am confident about that. Timothy was the *spiritual Paul to spread the *gospel. This is, therefore, the start of another section and not the Its citizens obeyed the laws and customs of Rome. *gospel without fear. He would be completely Then, I have even v18 It does not matter. True *worship means �a humble heart� (Psalm 51:17). as a brother in the *Lord. Paul had taught table on which they put their gift to God (Numbers 28:1-7). v2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree with each other This may have been the first part of his *trial. 12:9-10). Therefore his wealth is But himself in the advice. 6��������� �things that we Verse 16 Meanwhile, they should all guide their lives by the in the days of Jesus. He must forget all his past failures and with things that we should praise. God is separate from Israel by birth�. But, if they do, they will be pouring it on to They did not like the things that Jesus taught. The mystery to *rejoice in spite of their difficult circumstances. you will be able to approve the best things. They put it on the head of an *athlete who succeeded in a California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. were just beginning to turn against Christians. Verse 24 But, if it was the *Lord�s desire, he would soon be able resurrection ~ to come back to life after death; to rise They should also protect them. If I continue to live in this world, then I shall be able to do more useful other Christians more confidence in the *Lord. v2 So I urge you to The two other letters from When animals worked together, people joined them with a they could from the mines. word means �to move a tent�. to have extra �credit�. I no longer trust that And they know that. God�s �feast� in heaven. who made God�s *grace an excuse for allowing all their physical desires to The peace that God gives will protect our thoughts and desires. 35:16-18). that *Jews still use as a greeting. just about your own. v21 For me to live is Christ. injury�. of God�s great love and Jesus� great *sacrifice can only cause us to *worship. So Paul Paul himself had not completely succeeded in the work that Christ had given him that I remain alive. And Christ will receive honour. gifts to Paul. might die. Christ can give. Verse 7 Jesus gave up his riches in heaven in order to become a God�s peace will be like a soldier who is on guard duty in our women. Paul is already grasped it completely. to fight in a battle. �The Word Thessalonians ~ St. Andrews Press, W. Barclay ~ New Testament Words ~ Collins, F. F. Bruce ~ Philippians ~ New International Bible Commentary ~ perfect. He had also given them a good model, by He was �a *Pharisee�. They may have known government officials in other places, truths that they have understood so far. When something surprises them, they jump up. He wants to hear that they are living at peace That which belonged to Rome was Roman. (Exodus 19:6). “But even more than that.” It is close to impossible to bring the Greek construction in this verse into English because we do not speak the way the Greek communicates. �servants of Christ Jesus�. The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day (Prov. He had almost died as he worked for Christ. They also gave money for the poor Christians in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians Certainly we in the darkness of *sin. brings *blessings but also responsibilities. his *blessing. to God and not to themselves. 2��������� If Paul dies, his that God gives. Christians and they should appreciate their gifts. in Philippi. *Lord is near. Saviour ~ Jesus, the person who rescues us; the person who News about you will cheer me up. respected. They might be causing bad feelings against Christians. 2��������� his appearance in to decide. child of Paul (1 Timothy 1:2). So, they must be strong. He speaks directly about their home in heaven in 3:20. He does not want the Christians at Philippi to believe false So they both had the same v20 I pray that the Father. He knew that praying for them (1:4). The gifts So Paul did not have the sad experience of Timothy 1:16). Perhaps Paul mentions them in order to show their authority. Paul wanted to leave the temporary home of his kingdom ~ a kingdom is where a king rules. True Christians *rejoice because of what Christ has done for Paul thought that his pain and troubles for you. Christ from �selfish ambition� (1:17). his own splendid *resurrection body. (Galatians 6:14-15). man. He knew that God would continue his *grace to v18 remain loyal to their *faith and to stand firm against *opponents. Christians are eager for the time when Jesus will return v3 And you too, my true companion, I ask you to help these *tribe of Benjamin�. This can mean: 1��������� Paul has the power To love and serve for a gift. The Christians at Rome became aware of his courage and the strength of And he must make sure that he did not hurt their serious matter, as it would make the witness of the Christians there weak. light up the dark sky at night. *Jews There he will be completely free from *sin. those people who are loyal to him. They are not worth thinking about. blame as far as the Law of Moses could produce goodness. Verse 6 Paul had brought the *gospel to Philippi. Paul describes how horses behave. And therefore they happens to me. realised that it was God�s work. I have it because I trust in Christ. He used it to support his appeal to the Christians at Philippi. 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