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Verse 29. _UNTO YOU IT IS GIVEN IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST_] Ὑμιν
εχαρισθη· _To you it is graciously given_; it is no small
_privilege_ that God has so far honoured you as to permit you to
suffer on Ch...
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FOR UNTO YOU - Unto you as Christians. This favor is granted unto you
in your present circumstances.
IT IS GIVEN - God concedes to you this privilege or advantage.
IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST - In the c...
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ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS
I. CHRIST, THE CONTROLLING PRINCIPLE OF THE BELIEVER'S LIFE
CHAPTER 1
_ 1. The introduction (Philippians 1:1)_
2. The fellowship in the gospel (Philippians 1:3)
3. The apo...
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PHP_1:27-30. ENCOURAGEMENTS. The Philippians also are enduring
persecution. Whether he is able to _come_ to them again or can only
hear of them, Paul trusts that they will live worthily and be united...
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A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
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One thing you must see to whatever happens--live a life that is worthy
of a citizen of the Kingdom and of the gospel of Christ, so that
whether I come and see you, or whether I go away and hear how th...
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IS GIVEN. was granted. App-184.
IN THE BEHALF OF. App-104.
BELIEVE ON. App-150.
ALSO, &c.. to suffer for (App-104.) His sake also. Compare Acts 9:16....
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_For_, &c. He carries out the statement just made (see last note but
one), by saying that not only the grounds of faith in Christ, and the
power to believe, but the occasion of suffering for Christ, a...
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ὍΤΙ … ἘΧΑΡΊΣΘΗ. The link of thought (ὅτι) is that
their trying circumstances, and the benefits of them, _were_, as he
has just hinted, no evil, but a gift of love (ἐχαρίσθη) from
their Divine Friend....
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ENTREATIES TO CHERISH CONSISTENCY, AND ESPECIALLY UNITY, MORE THAN
EVER NOW IN HIS ABSENCE...
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ΈΧΑΡΊΣΘΗ _aor. ind. pass. от_ ΧΑΡΊΖΟΜΑΙ (G5483)
давать милостиво: "Бог даровал вам
высокую привилегию пострадать за
Христа; это верный знак Его
благосклонного к вам отношения"
(Lightfoot).
ΠΙΣΤΈΎΕΙΝ...
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DISCOURSE: 2142
SUFFERING FOR CHRIST’S SAKE, A GIFT OF GOD
Philippians 1:29. _Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not
only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake_.
THE chief obs...
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FOR UNTO YOU IT IS GIVEN, &C.— _For it is granted to you as a
favour, on the part of Christ._ Doddridge, Heylin, &c. St. Paul very
skilfully diverts them from viewing persecution under its most
fright...
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OUTLINE OF 1:27-2:18
D.
Exhortation to a worthy manner of life; Philippians 1:27-30;
Philippians 2:1-18
1.
Plea for steadfast striving; Philippians 1:27-30
a
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For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe
on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
FOR - the double favour bestowed on you is a proof that this is an
evident token from...
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_PARTICIPATION IN THE EVANGEL_
27 The citizenship or enfranchisement here referred to is celestial,
not terrestrial.
THE PHILIPPIANS' SUFFERING
29 It is our privilege to enjoy the sufferings which...
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1:29 Christ, (f-9) Or 'in behalf of Christ,' the sentence being broken
in upon and resumed....
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THE PRISONER APOSTLE IN ROME
§ 1. Address and Salutation (Philippians 1:1).
Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:2. The form of greeting in...
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LETTER OF JOY
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
_HILDA BRIGHT_
INTRODUCTION
THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI
Luke described the city called Philippi as a *Roman ‘*colony’
(Acts 16:12). The *emperor Augustu...
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Exhortation (Philippians 1:27 to Philippians 2:4).
(1)
To STEADFASTNESS AND CONFIDENCE UNDER PERSECUTION (Philippians 1:27).
(2)
To UNITY OF SPIRIT, based on humility and self-f
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FOR (or, _because_) UNTO YOU IT IS GIVEN IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST. —
The force lies, first, in the phrase “it is given” (rather, _it
was given,_ from the beginning) — for the original signifies “it
was...
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(27-30) In these verses St. Paul exhorts the Philippians to unanimous
boldness and steadfastness, under some conflict of antagonism or
persecution which threatened them at this time. Of the history of...
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CHAPTER 5
UNDAUNTED AND UNITED STEADFASTNESS.
Philippians 1:27 (R.V.)
AT Philippians 1:27 the letter begins to be hortative. Up to this
point the Apostle has been taking the Philippians into his con...
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ENTREATY TO LIVE WORTHILY OF THE GOSPEL IN THE FACE OF CONFLICTS....
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ὅτι … ἐχαρίσθη. We are inclined to join this clause
immediately to μὴ πτυρόμενοι (so also Hpt [81]). The
prospect of suffering was apt to terrify them. But when they view
suffering in its true light,...
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PRIVILEGED TO SUFFER IN CHRIST'S BEHALF
Philippians 1:22
Our “manner of life” is all-important. In the open day and in the
hours of darkness it must be worthy of the gospel. We must show
ourselves to...
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This letter is in itself a revelation of Christian experience. The
word “sin" is not mentioned. The flesh is referred to only that it
may be ignored. It is characterized by a revelation of the mind of...
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THE HONOR OF SUFFERING
Paul counted it an honor to be able to believe on Christ and even to
suffer for him. "If we endure, we shall also reign with Him" (2
Timothy 2:12; 2 Corinthians 11:23-33). Peter...
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(10) For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to
believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
(10) He proves his statement that persecution is a token of our
salvation, because...
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(27) В¶ Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of
Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear
of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mi...
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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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29._To believe_. He wisely conjoins faith with the cross by an
inseparable connection, that the Philippians may know that they have
been called to the faith of Christ on this condition — that they
end...
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The affection of the Philippians, which expressed itself by sending
help to the apostle, reminded him of the spirit they had always shewn;
they had cordially associated themselves with the labours and...
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FOR UNTO YOU IT IS GIVEN IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST,.... For the sake of
his Gospel, for the good of his interest, and the glory of his name.
The Alexandrian copy reads, "to us it is given", c.
NOT ONLY...
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For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe
on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Ver. 29. _For unto you it is given_] As a high honour not only to
believe (though that i...
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_For unto you it is given_ Εχαρισθη, _it is granted as a
favour, in the behalf of Christ_, on account of his merits and
intercession, and for the promotion of his cause and interest, _not
only to beli...
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IT IS GIVEN; given as a privilege. Compare 1 Peter 4:13-14.
IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST; for the purpose of honoring him. By enduring
trials with a proper spirit, believers honor Christ as really as by
ac...
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FOR UNTO YOU IT IS GIVEN IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE
ON HIM, BUT ALSO TO SUFFER FOR HIS SAKE,...
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AN ADMONITION TO CONSTANCY AND TRUE UNITY. Philippians 1:27...
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Consistently with the character of the epistle, in his addressing the
Philippians, Paul does not do so as an apostle, but linking Timothy's
name with his own, makes use of the lowlier title, "servants...
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Battle Stations!
1 Peter 1:27-30
1. KEY WORDS
27 Conversation, becometh, affairs, stand fast, striving
28 Terrified, adversaries, perdition
29 Behalf, suffer, his sake
30 Conflict, saw, hear
2....
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“because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not
only to believe on Him, but also to suffer in His behalf”
“IT HATH BEEN GRANTED”: “For you have had the privilege
granted” (Wey). “To...
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27-30 Those who profess the gospel of Christ, should live as becomes
those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend
upon gospel promises. The original word "conversation" denotes...
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FOR UNTO YOU IT IS GIVEN; he adds a further argument to move them unto
that he had exhorted, from God's freely bestowing, of his mere grace,
what he had required of them. IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST; upon...
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Php_1:29 For G3754 you G5213 granted G5483 (G5681) behalf G5228 Christ
G5547 not G3756 only G3440 believe G4100 (G5721) in...
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PAUL THUS CALLS ON THEM TO STAND FIRM IN THE FACE OF WHATEVER LIFE MAY
BRING, ESPECIALLY IN THE WAY OF PERSECUTION, SO THAT THEIR LIVES MIGHT
BE WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL (PHILIPPIANS 1:27).
This opening s...
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‘Because to you it has been granted on the behalf of Christ, not
only to believe on him, but also to suffer on his behalf, having the
same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.'
One...
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Philippians 1:29. BECAUSE TO YOU IT HATH BEEN GRANTED. On this grant
and its gracious nature, see above on Philippians 1:7. The word is
used by St. Paul (1 Corinthians 2:12) of the things that are ‘ f...
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_The Progress of the Gospel in_ _Rome St. Paul's desire to depart His
Exhortation and Encouragement to the Philippians,_ 12-30,
In spite of St. Paul's imprisonment, the Gospel has not been bound,
and...
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IN THE BEHALF OF CHRIST
(το υπερ Χριστου). Literally, "the in behalf of Christ."
But Paul divides the idea and uses the article to again both with
πιστευειν and with πασχειν. Suffering in behalf of...
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Philippians 1:29
The Sacrifice of the Redeemed.
I. Christ's sacrifice is no far-away fact, to be shown and gazed upon;
it draws us also unto itself. For consider what exactly it was. Where
does its v...
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Philippians 1:27
This is a call
I. To holiness. There is but one ideal life in the Church. In all our
growing and striving Christ Himself is to us, and His grace is,
all-sufficient.
II. To unanimit...
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Philippians 1:12. _But I would ye should understand, brethren, that
the thing, which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the
furtherance of the gospel; so that my bonds in Christ are manifest...
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Philippians 1:21. _For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain._
«To me to live is Christ.» If he lived, he lived to know more of
Christ studying his person, and learning by his happy experience...
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CONTENTS: Triumph of the believer over suffering and persecution.
CHARACTERS: Christ, Holy Spirit, God, Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus.
CONCLUSION: Those who desire that Christ may be magnified in their...
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Philippians 1:1. _Paul and Timotheus._ The latter is associated as a
fellow-labourer, and an apostolic man with himself. They had together
planted churches, at the hazard of their lives, and their lab...
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THE PRIVILEGE. "Super-saints" look for some _gift_ to set them apart
from other Christians - every gift, that is, except the one that is
offered to all (Philippians 3:10-11)....
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_Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ _
A CALL TO A FOUR-FOLD MANIFESTATION OF SPIRITUAL LIFE
I. To holiness (Philippians 1:27). As if he had said, I have one
dominating...
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_Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ _
FELLOWSHIP WITH THE MARTYRS AND CONFESSORS
I. Like faith.
II. Like conflicts.
III. Like honour. (_J. Lyth, D. D._)
THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE IS
I. A li...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:29 Both suffering and faith have
BEEN GRANTED TO YOU as gifts of God. Suffering for the sake of Jesus
is a great privilege (see...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:27 Paul’s sacrifice will be
useless, however, if the Philippians do not continue to live in a way
that is “worthy of the gospel of Christ.”...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:12 Paul’s Reflections on His
Imprisonment. Paul assures the Philippians that the gospel is still
advancing even though he is in prison (vv....
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 1:27. YOUR CONVERSATION.—R.V. “manner of life.”
Margin, “behave as citizens.” Perform your duties as citizens. St.
Paul in Philippi, by the assertion of hi...
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EXPOSITION
PHILIPPIANS 1:1
PAUL AND TIMOTHEUS. St. Paul does not assume his official title in
writing to the Macedonian Churches, Philippi and Thessalonica; it is
used in all his other Epistles, exc...
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Now, that we might continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and
Savior, let us turn to Philippians 1.
Paul the apostle was arrested in Jerusalem, held in prison in Caesarea
for two years until he...
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1 Peter 4:13; Acts 13:39; Acts 14:27; Acts 5:41; Colossians 2:12;...
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It is given - to suffer for His sake [ε χ α ρ ι σ θ η τ ο υ
π ε ρ - α υ ο τ υ π α σ χ ε ι ν]. Every word here is
significant. Suffering is a gift of grace. "It is given" should be "it
was given," refe...
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PREACHING CHRIST
Philippians 1:15
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
1. Some preach Christ of envy and strife. Of one thing we are sure: we
are commanded to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered. Of
anoth...
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For to you it is given — As a special token of God's love, and of
your being in the way of salvation....
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These words come in by the way of encouragement to the practice of the
fore-mentioned duty, namely, of courageous suffering for the gospel of
Christ; he tells them, that as ability to believe on Chris...