Behind these words must lie some unknown circumstances which affected the feelings of the Philippians towards Epaphrod. It is not sufficient to suppose (with Ws [13].) that they would be disappointed because he had not stayed long enough at Rome. The πάσης χαρᾶς and ἐντίμους surely point to some alienation on which we have no light.
[13]. Weiss.
Verse 29. _RECEIVE HIM THEREFORE IN THE LORD_] For the Lord's sake receive him, and as the Lord's servant; _and hold such_ zealous, disinterested, and holy preachers _in reputation _- honour those who...
RECEIVE HIM THEREFORE IN THE LORD - As the servant of the Lord, or as now restored to you by the Lord, and therefore to be regarded as a fresh gift from God. Our friends restored to us after a long ab...
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...
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...
THE CAUSES OF DISUNITY (Php_2:1-4)...
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...
IN REPUTATION. as honourable. or esteemed. Greek. _entirnos._ Here, Luke 7:2; Luke 14:8; 1 Peter 2:4; 1 Peter 2:6,...
_Receive him therefore "Therefore":_ as the consequence of my sending him. The whole verse supports the suggestion that the internal friction among the Philippians had somehow made Epaphroditus unacce...
ΠΡΟΣΔΈΧΕΣΘΕ … ΑΥ̓ΤῸΝ. “Receive him”; words which _perhaps_ suggest that to some among them, affected by their small internal divisions, Epaphroditus would be not quite acceptable. But we may explain t...
HE PROPOSES SOON TO SEND TIMOTHEUS: HE SENDS WITHOUT DELAY EPAPHRODITUS...
ΠΡΟΣΔΈΧΕΣΘΕ pres _imper. med. (dep.) от_ ΠΡΟΣΔΈΧΟΜΑΙ (G4327) получать, принимать благосклонно, приветствовать, ΤΟΙΟΎΤΟΣ (G5108) подобный, человек с подобными качествами, ΈΝΤΙΜΟΣ (G1784) почетный, це...
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...
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: RECEIVE HIM. There seems something behind respecting him. If extreme affection had been the sole ground of his "he...
_ 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...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
(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...
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...
29_Receive him with all joy_. He employs the word _all _to mean sincere and abundant. He also recommends him again to the Philippians; so intent is he upon this, that all that approve themselves as go...
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...
RECEIVE HIM THEREFORE,.... Not only into their houses, where such as bring the doctrine of Christ should be admitted, and not others; but into their bosoms, into their hearts and affections, as he had...
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Ver. 29. _Hold such in reputation_] Or set a just price, a due estimate upon them. Horrible is the contempt that is n...
_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...
HOLD SUCH IN REPUTATION; honor those who make such sacrifices in the cause of Christ....
The return of Epaphroditus to Philippi:...
RECEIVE HIM, THEREFORE, IN THE LORD WITH ALL GLADNESS, AND HOLD SUCH IN REPUTATION;...
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...
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...
HOLD SUCH: Or, honour such...
“Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor” “Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy”: “GIVE HIM. HEARTY CHRISTIAN WELCOME” (WMS). “And hold such in honor”: “Hold i...
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...
RECEIVE HIM THEREFORE IN THE LORD WITH ALL GLADNESS: hereupon, having given his due character, he chargeth them all, officers and people, to entertain him as a servant of the Lord, (as Christ would ha...
Php_2:29 Receive G4327 (G5737) him G846 therefore G3767 in G1722 Lord G2962 with G3326 all G3956 gladness G5479 and G2532 hold...
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'...
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...
‘Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour, because for the work of Christ he came nigh to death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service towa...
_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...
Philippians 2:29. RECEIVE HIM, THEREFORE, IN THE LORD WITH ALL JOY. Therefore, that is, because I have been so zealous in sending him to you as soon as he was able to come, receive him joyfully. ‘In t...
IN HONOUR (εντιμους). Old compound adjective (εν, τιμη), prized, precious (Luke 7:2; Luke 14:8; 1 Peter 2:4; 1 Peter 2:6). Predicate accusative. Noble plea in beha...
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...
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...
WITH ALL JOY. This is a genuine praise for one who had demonstrated his willingness to _lay down his life_ for the Good News!!! SHOW RESPECT. It is right and proper to show respect and give honor to a...
_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...
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...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:25 Epaphroditus, who is from Philippi, is another example of genuine Christian love. ⇐...
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
_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...
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...
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...
1 Corinthians 16:10; 1 Corinthians 16:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; 1 Timothy 5:17;...
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...