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Verse 28. _THE MORE CAREFULLY_] σπουδαιοτερως. With the
more _haste_ or _despatch_; because, having suffered so much on
account of his apprehended death, they could not be too soon comforted
by seeing...
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I SEND HIM THEREFORE THE MORE CAREFULLY - With more diligence, or
speed; I was the more ready to send him.
THAT I MAY BE THE LESS SORROWFUL - That is, on account of my
solicitude for you; that I may...
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II. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER'S PATTERN
CHAPTER 2
_ 1. Oneness of mind through self effacement (Philippians 2:1)_
2. The humiliation and exaltation of Christ (Philippians 2:5)
3. Work out your own salva...
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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 bein...
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THE CAUSES OF DISUNITY (Php_2:1-4)...
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I think it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and
fellow-worker, and fellow-soldier, your messenger and the servant of
my need, because he is longing for you all, and he is very distre...
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CAREFULLY. diligently. see. App-133.
LESS SORROWFUL. more free from _grief._ Greek. _alupoteros._ Only
here....
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_I sent_ In an English letter it would run, I HAVE SENT, or I AM
SENDING.
_carefully_ Better, with R.V. DILIGENTLY; taking pains to arrange.
_less sorrowful_ A beautiful touch of character. Among his...
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ἜΠΕΜΨΑ. Anglicé, “I have sent,” “I am sending.”
ἈΛΥΠΌΤΕΡΟΣ. Again with perfect candour of heart he does not
say “glad,” but “less sorrowful.” The separation from
Epaphroditus would be a human sorrow,...
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HE PROPOSES SOON TO SEND TIMOTHEUS: HE SENDS WITHOUT DELAY
EPAPHRODITUS...
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ΣΠΟΥΔΑΙΟΤΈΡΩΣ _adv. сотр. от_ ΣΠΟΥΔΑΊΩΣ
(G6081) поспешно; _сотр._ особо срочно (BAGD).
С особым рвением, зависящим от
обстоятельств (Lightfoot).
ΈΠΕΜΨΑ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΠΈΜΠΩ (G3992)
посылать. Эпи...
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I SENT HIM— _I have sent him._ The Vulgate renders the word
Σπουδαιοτερως, which we translate _the more carefully,_
by _festinantius,_—the _more speedily;_ which seems best to agree
with the Apostle's...
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28. I HAVE SENT HIM THEREFORE THE MORE DILIGENTLY, THAT, WHEN YE SEE
HIM AGAIN, YE MAY REJOICE, AND THAT I MAY BE THE LESS SORROWFUL. 29.
RECEIVE HIM THEREFORE IN THE LORD WITH ALL JOY: AND HOLD SUCH...
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I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again,
ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
THE MORE CAREFULLY - more so than I should have done if ye had not
been...
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_ THE LIVING EXAMPLES_
19 The word soul has lost its significance in English, especially in
its compounds, hence we render idiomatically "good cheer," for "well
souled" and "equally sensitive" for "e...
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2:28 rejoice, (i-15) Or 'seeing him again ye might rejoice.'...
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LETTER OF JOY
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 2
PAUL’S APPEAL FOR UNITY AND *HUMILITY 2:1-4
V1 You are united with Christ and that encourages you. You know the
comfort of...
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[5.
Exhortation and Commendation (Philippians 2:12).
(1) EXHORTATION TO WORK OUT THEIR SALVATION through the in working of
God, and so to be lights in the world, and the glory of the Apostle,
even i...
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I SENT HIM THEREFORE THE MORE CAREFULLY. — That is, _I was the more
earnest and anxious to send him._ In any case the Apostle would have
been desirous to express his thanks and send news by Epaphrodit...
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CHAPTER 9
TIMOTHY AND EPAPHRODITUS.
Philippians 2:19 (R.V.)
THE outpouring of his thoughts, his feelings, and his desires towards
the Philippians has so far spent itself. Now he turns to mention the...
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NEWS OF EPAPHRODITUS: A CORDIAL WELCOME FOR HIM AT PHILIPPI BESPOKEN....
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σπουδ. The more regular form is the inferior reading
σπουδαιότερον, which is due to some copyist. But that in
- ως is also found in classical Greek. See W-Sch [11]., p. 98. It is
quite possible that w...
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HONORING CHRISTIAN MESSENGERS
Philippians 2:19
The Apostle nobly honored the younger men who wrought with him. He
speaks of Timothy as his son, and expatiates on the genuineness of his
loving interes...
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The apostle now urged those to whom he wrote to fill his joy to the
full. In order to do this he indicated two causative facts which
suggested two resulting experiences, and then referred to conduct
i...
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EPAPHRODITUS
It is possible Epaphroditus was the one who carried this letter to the
Philippians. "Your messenger" could be translated "your epistle" if he
was the one sent. He was a brother in Christ,...
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_And I may be without sorrow; without the great concern and trouble
that I am now in for you. (Witham)_...
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(14) В¶ Do all things without murmurings and disputings: (15) That
ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in
the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine...
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There is no epistle in the New Testament which gives so little space
to the development of. doctrine as this to the Philippians. Need it be
said that it has not the less its own proper office on that...
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28_I have sent him the more carefully_. The presence of Epaphroditus
was no small consolation to him; yet to such a degree did he prefer
the welfare of the Philippians to his own advantage, that he sa...
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But this, too, produced its effects. The apostle desired that their
joy should be full, and that unity among the Philippians should be
perfect; for his absence had allowed some seeds of disunion and
d...
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I SENT HIM THEREFORE THE MORE CAREFULLY,.... Or in greater haste, and
as soon as possible:
THAT WHEN YE SEE HIM AGAIN YE MAY REJOICE; for this must greatly
increase their joy, to see him again after...
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_I sent him therefore the more carefully_ Or, _speedily_, as
σπουδαιοτερως here signifies; _that seeing him again_ In
a state of health, _ye may rejoice_ May be comforted after your
trouble; _and that...
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I SENT HIM, THEREFORE, THE MORE CAREFULLY, THAT, WHEN YE SEE HIM
AGAIN, YE MAY REJOICE, AND THAT I MAY BE THE LESS SORROWFUL,...
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The return of Epaphroditus to Philippi:...
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In the first chapter we have seen that Christ is the very principle of
life that motivates the apostle in whatever circumstances, - and so
indeed it should be for all believers. Chapter 2 now brings C...
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A Priceless Pair
1 Peter 2:19-30
1. KEY WORDS
19 Trust, comfort, state
20 Likeminded, naturally, care
21 Seek, own, things of Christ
22 Proof, served, gospel
23 Hope, soon
24 Trust, shortly
2...
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“I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see
him again, ye may rejoice, and that. may be the less sorrowful”
“I have sent him therefore the more diligently”: “The more
promptly” ...
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19-30 It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us.
Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a
willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit,
ea...
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I SENT HIM THEREFORE THE MORE CAREFULLY; after his recovery, without
delay, denying myself the comfort of his seciety, I have despatched
him away to you. THAT, WHEN YE SEE HIM AGAIN, YE MAY REJOICE; t...
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Php_2:28 Therefore G3767 sent G3992 (G5656) him G846 eagerly G4708
that G2443 see G1492 (G5631) him G846 again G3825 rejoice...
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PAUL NOW GIVES TWO EXAMPLES OF MEN WHO, LIKE HIMSELF, HAVE THE MIND
THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS (PHILIPPIANS 2:19 TO PHILIPPIANS 3:1).
Having expressed his own willingness to be ‘poured out as a
libation'...
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MEANWHILE HE IS SENDING HIS LETTER WITH EPAPHRODITUS THEIR
FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN WHO HAS BEEN CLOSE TO DEATH ‘FOR THE WORK OF
CHRIST' (PHILIPPIANS 2:25).
Epaphroditus is pictured as having the mind of Chr...
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‘I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when you see
him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.'
It would appear that Paul's fatherly heart had also been burdened...
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Philippians 2:28. I HAVE SENT HIM THEREFORE THE MORE DILIGENTLY. That
is, because of his longing to return, and because I desired that he
should be restored to health, for which result this was the su...
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_Of his intention soon to send Timothy, and of the immediate return of
Epaphroditus,_ 19-30.
The apostle now turns to personal matters about which he is sure from
their behaviour that they will be int...
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YE MAY REJOICE
(χαρητε). Second aorist passive subjunctive with ινα in final
clause of χαιρω, to rejoice.THAT I MAY BE THE LESS SORROWFUL
(καγω αλυποτερος ω). Present subjunctive with ινα
and com...
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CONTENTS: Christ, the believer's pattern, rejoicing in lowly service.
The outworking of inworked salvation. The apostolic example.
CHARACTERS: Christ, Holy Spirit, God, Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus.
C...
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Philippians 2:1. _If there be therefore any consolation in Christ._
Brethren who are joined in the Lord, professing the same faith, and
despised of the world, are expected to comfort and encourage one...
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SO THAT YOU. "I could use his help here, but I send him back to you,
so that your own happiness will make me happy tool...
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I SUPPOSED IT NECESSARY TO SEND TO YOU EPAPHRODITUS_--_
EPAPHRODITUS
I. His titles.
1. The first of these shows his religion, and his holy union with the
apostle and other believers. For the Christi...
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_For He longed after you all _
THE SICKNESS OF EPAPHRODITUS
I. The sickness and its lessons.
1. God’s children are subject to sickness as long as they live.
(1) This arises from the nature of the...
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_I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly _
CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP
I. Is founded in the faith of Christ.
II. Concerns itself for the state of others.
III. Is unselfish.
IV. Is proved by...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:25 Epaphroditus, who is from
Philippi, is another example of genuine Christian love.
⇐...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:1 Encouragement to Humble Service.
Paul calls the Philippians to unite in love and humility (vv.
Philippians 2:1), following
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 2:25. EPAPHRODITUS.—Brother, work-mate, comrade-in-arms,
Church-messenger, and serving-man. What a designation! St. Paul thinks
him worthy of all the honou...
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EXPOSITION
PHILIPPIANS 2:1
IF THERE BE THEREFORE, ANY CONSOLATION IN CHRIST. Mark the fervor of
the apostle. Ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς
σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας
πολλῆς (Chrysostom). He appeals...
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If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if [there is] any
comfort of love, if [there is] any fellowship of the Spirit, if [there
is] any bowels [compassion] and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, tha...
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1 John 1:3; 1 John 1:4; 2 Corinthians 2:3; 2 Timothy 1:4; Acts 20:38;...
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HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD LIVE
Philippians 2:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
We were told that when Minister Wu, of China, was addressing an
American audience in Washington, D. C., upon comparative religions, he
s...
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That I may be the less sorrowful — When I know you are rejoicing....
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Here, first, St. Paul assigns the reason why he was so careful to send
back Epaphroditus to the Philippians, namely, to assuage his own
grief, and to increase their joy, THAT WHEN YE SEE HIM, YE MIGHT...