PHP_2:1-4. UNITY AND HUMILITY. An exhortation based on the help that Christ gives, the word rendered consolation meaning help of various kinds, especially in the form of encouragement. This comes from Christ and so does compassion. The source of them is His love. That should lead to unity of mind, t... [ Continue Reading ]
PHP_2:5-11. THE KENOSIS AND THE EXALTATION. The word Kenosis has become a technical term in Christian theology for the self-emptying of Christ. Its origin in that relation is derived from the present important passage, where we read that He emptied (Gr. _ekenô sen)_ himself (Php_2:7). The previous v... [ Continue Reading ]
PHP_2:12-18. WORK AND SACRIFICE. In view of this wonderful example Paul exhorts his readers to be even more diligent in his absence than they had been when he was present with them. If this is all done without any complaining or quarrelling such as Greek factiousness might produce they would shine a... [ Continue Reading ]
PHP_2:19-30. TIMOTHY AND EPAPHRODITUS. Paul proposes to send Timothy in advance of his own expected visit, that he may obtain encouraging news about them. There is no one else to send, the others being too selfish to undertake the errand. Paul has already sent back the Philippian messenger Epaphrodi... [ Continue Reading ]