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Verse 15. _IN THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL_] When, having preached to
you, I went forth into Macedonia, I received help from none of the
Churches which I had founded, but from you alone. I _received_ n...
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IN THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL - “At the time when I first preached
the gospel to you; or when the gospel began its benign influence on
your hearts.”
WHEN I DEPARTED FROM MACEDONIA - See Acts 17:14. T...
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IV. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER'S STRENGTH,
SUFFICIENT FOR ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
CHAPTER 4
_ 1. Stand fast and rejoice (Philippians 4:1)_
2. Dependence on God and true heart occupation (Philippians 4:5)
3. I...
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PHP_4:10-18. THANKS FOR THE GIFTS. The Philippians had sent assistance
to Paul several times. They had begun when he was at Thessalonica,
sending there twice. Now Epaphroditus has been bringing a more...
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GREAT THINGS IN THE LORD (Php_4:1)
_ 4:1 So, then, my brothers, whom I love and yearn for, my joy and
crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved._
Through this passage breathes the warmth of Paul's a...
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All the same, I am most grateful to you for your readiness to share
the burden of my troubles. You too, know, Philippians, that in the
beginning of the. gospel, when I left Macedonia, no Church entere...
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YE, &c.. ye also,. Philippians, know.
FROM. App-104.
NO. Greek. _oudeis._
CHURCH. App-186.
COMMUNICATED, Greek. _koinomeo_. See Romans 12:13.
AS CONCERNING. for (App-104) taking account (App-121....
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_Now_ Better, BUT. He suggests, with the same delicacy of love, that
their previous gifts would have sufficed, without this gift, to
witness and seal their hearts" cooperation with him. "You have done...
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ΟἼΔΑΤΕ ΔῈ. The δὲ suggests, with the same delicacy of
love, that their earlier gifts would have sufficed to assure him of
their fellowship with him. “You have now done well; but indeed you
had repeate...
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LOVING THANKS FOR THEIR ALMS, BROUGHT BY EPAPHRODITUS...
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IN THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL— That is, when he first preached the
gospel among the Philippians. See ch. Philippians 1:5. The next verse
shows, that the clause, _when I departed,_ &c. should be rende...
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14. HOWBEIT _YE_ DID WELL THAT YE HAD FELLOWSHIP WITH MY AFFLICTION.
15. AND YE YOURSELVES ALSO KNOW, YE PHILIPPIANS, THAT IN THE BEGINNING
OF THE GOSPEL, WHEN I DEPARTED FROM MACEDONIA, NO CHURCH HAD...
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Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel,
when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as
concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
NOW - `Moreover'...
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Exhortation to Imitate Paul fact that in him alone do we see the
resurrection life of Christ interpreted in terms of present conduct.
Christ's earthly life needs no such interpretation, so none of...
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4:15 came (h-16) Or 'had come.'...
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Final Charge. Acknowledgement of Philippian Bounty
_VI. Closing Exhortations (Philippians 4:1)_
§ 15. Philippians 4:1. With heightened feeling St. Paul resumes the
vein of exhortation commenced in Ph...
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LETTER OF JOY
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 4
PAUL APPEALS FOR A STEADY *FAITH AND FOR UNITY 4:1-3
V1 So then, my dear brothers and sisters, whom I love and I want very...
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(10-20) These verses form a singularly graceful and dignified
postscript, acknowledging the offerings of the Philippians sent by
Epaphroditus, in a tone mingling apostolic commendation and blessing
wi...
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NOW YE PHILIPPIANS KNOW ALSO. — Properly, _But ye also yourselves
know._ The mention of the proper name is always emphatic (comp. 2
Corinthians 6:11); here it evidently marks the dignity of their
excl...
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CHAPTER 19
GIFTS AND SACRIFICES.
Philippians 4:10 (R.V).
THE Apostle had urged joy. in the Lord, and a moderation visible to
all men. If any one supposes that in doing so he recommended a stoical
te...
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δέ marks the transition to his first experience of their generosity.
“But this is no new thing, for you have always been generous. You
know this as well as I do” (καὶ ὑμεῖς). φιλιππής.
(A Latin form,...
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THEIR EARLIER AND LATER GENEROSITY AND ITS DIVINE REWARD....
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“MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY EVERY NEED”
Philippians 4:10
The Apostle had been glad to receive the gifts of his friends, because
these evidenced their earnest religious life. It was fruit that
increased to t...
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Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first
enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction.
Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all me...
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THANKFULNESS FOR A GENEROUS CHURCH
Paul did not want to seem ungrateful so he commended the Philippian
church for their good work. They shared, or had part in, his suffering
when they helped. Actuall...
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(9) Now ye Philippians know also, that in the (n) beginning of the
gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me
as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
(9) He witne...
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_Giving and receiving; by my giving your spiritual instructions, and
you returning me temporal assistance; and know that these, your
charities, are an odour of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice to Go...
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(10) В¶ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last
your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful,
but ye lacked opportunity. (11) Not that I speak in respect of wan...
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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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15_And ye know _I understand this to have been added by way of excuse,
inasmuch as he often received something from them, for if the other
Churches had discharged their duty, it might have seemed as t...
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The Philippians were therefore to stand fast in the Lord. This is
difficult when the general tone is lowered; painful also, for one's
walk becomes much more solitary, and the hearts of others are
stra...
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NOW YE PHILIPPIANS KNOW ALSO,.... As well as the apostle did, that
they not only communicated now, but also had done formerly, and when
none else beside them did; wherefore he not only commends them f...
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_Ye know that in the beginning of the gospel_ When it was first
preached at Philippi; _no church_ No Christian society, as such;
_communicated with me_ In the matter of _giving_ me money, _and_ of my...
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IN THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL; when he first preached it to them.
COMMUNICATED WITH ME; by sending him relief....
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NOW YE PHILIPPIANS KNOW ALSO THAT IN THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL, WHEN
I DEPARTED FROM MACEDONIA, NO CHURCH COMMUNICATED WITH ME AS
CONCERNING GIVING AND RECEIVING, BUT YE ONLY....
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The generosity of the Philippians and God's reward:...
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His heart overflowing at the contemplation of such an Object, the
apostle in Ch.4 dwells upon the sufficiency of the Lord Jesus to
supremely satisfy the soul. If in Ch.3 Christ is his Object in Glory,...
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The Secret of Contentment
1 Peter 4:10-23
1. KEY WORDS
10 Greatly, flourished, careful, opportunity
11 Want, learned, state, content
12 Abased, abound, full, hungry, need
13 Can do, through, str...
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“And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning
of the gospel, when. departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship
with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only”
“A...
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10-19 It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in
trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel
concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to...
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He amplifies the present favour the Christians at Philippi had
vouchsafed to him, by a thankful recollection of their former
liberality. IN THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL; soon after he had preached
and...
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Php_4:15 Now G1161 you G5210 Philippians G5374 know G1492 (G5758) also
G2532 that G3754 in G1722 beginning G746 gospel G2098 whe
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A FINAL EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FOR THEIR CONCERN ABOUT HIM AS
REVEALED IN THE GIFT THAT EPAPHRODITUS HAD BROUGHT (PHILIPPIANS 4:10).
Paul has taken the opportunity provided by Epaphroditus' return to...
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‘And you yourselves also know, you Philippians, that in the
beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had
sharing in common with me in the matter of giving and receiving but
y...
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_He rejoices ever their Liberality_, _because it is a proof of the
fruits of their Faith,_ 10-20.
Now the apostle, before he closes his letter, turns once again to
personal matters. He is rejoiced tha...
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Philippians 4:15. AND YE YOURSELVES ALSO KNOW. That he may more folly
show how well he remembers their care of him, and that he meant no
reproach by his words in Philippians 4:10, he proceeds to recal...
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IN THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL
(εν αρχη του ευαγγελιου). After he had wrought in
Philippi (2 Thessalonians 2:13).HAD FELLOWSHIP
(εκοινωνησεν). "Had partnership" (first aorist active
indicative).I...
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This Epistle was written by Paul when he was in prison, with iron
fetters about his wrists; yet there is no iron in the Epistle. It is
full of light, life,
love, and joy, blended with traces of sorro...
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Philippians 4:1. _Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed
for, my joy and crown, do stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved._
You know that the church at Philippi was very dear to the apos...
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Philippians 4:1. _Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed
for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the lord, my dearly beloved._
Paul had a very warm affection for the church at Philippi. You...
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CONTENTS: Christ the believer's strength and source of joy and peace.
Giver of victory over anxiety.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Euodias, Syntyche, Clement.
CONCLUSION: The believer's hope and pro...
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Philippians 4:6. _Be careful for nothing let your requests be made
known unto God._ Not that we are to abandon all care, or become
careless, about the things of the present life, for that would be
inc...
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YOU PHILIPPIANS. Paul looks back to their actions in the past.
_Kennedy_ has Paul say: "But this is no new thing, for you have always
been generous. You know this as well as I do." PROFITS AND LOSSES....
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_Now, ye Philippians, know also that in the beginning of the
gospel--Observe _
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I._
The straitened circumstances of the apostle.
II. The honourable conduct of the Philippians.
1. Though poor (2 C...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 4:1 Concluding Encouragement and
Thanksgiving. Paul calls for reconciliation, joyful faith, and
disciplined thinking....
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 4:14 The Philippians SHARE in
Paul’s ministry by offering financial support (see note on 1:3–5).
They contributed to his work after he had left M
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 4:15. NO CHURCH COMMUNICATED WITH ME.—The lofty
independence of the apostle had not unbent to any other Church as to
this. There are men from whom one cou...
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EXPOSITION
PHILIPPIANS 4:1
THEREFORE, MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR, MY JOY AND
CROWN. The apostle here, as in 1 Corinthians 15:58, urges the hope of
a glorious resurrection as an incent...
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Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for (Philippians
4:1),
What a beautiful words by Paul to the church, expressing his heart,
just bearing his heart to them, "Dearly beloved, I long for...
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2 Corinthians 11:8; 2 Corinthians 12:11; 2 Kings 5:16; 2 Kings 5:20;...
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When I departed from Macedonia. On his first European circuit, going
by way of Athens to Corinth, where he was joined by Silvanus and
Timothy, bringing a contribution from Macedonia. Acts 18:5; 2
Cori...
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In the beginning of the gospel — When it was first preached at
Philippi. In respect of giving — On your part. And receiving — On
mine....