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Verse 27. _LET YOUR CONVERSATION BE AS IT BECOMETH THE GOSPEL_] The
apostle considers the Church at Philippi as a _free_ or _imperial_
_city_, which possesses great honours, dignities, and privileges...
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ONLY LET YOUR CONVERSATION - The word “conversation” we now apply
almost exclusively to oral discourse, or to talking. But it was not
formerly confined to that and is never so used in the Scriptures....
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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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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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A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
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LET, &c.. exercise your citizenship, or behave as citizens. Greek.
_politeuomai._ Elsewhere only in Acts 23:1. See also. Macc. 6.1; 11,
25. In all cases it means to live according to certain rules and...
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Entreaties to cherish Consistency, and especially Unity, more than
ever now in the Apostle's absence
27. _Only_, &c. The mention of his anticipated coming and its joyful
effects leads him to speak by...
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ΜΌΝΟΝ. “Only”; a word of corrective caution, as if to say,
“Whether I come to you or not, remember the call to a holy and
united life; let not _that_ vary for you with my nearness or
distance.” Μόνον...
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ENTREATIES TO CHERISH CONSISTENCY, AND ESPECIALLY UNITY, MORE THAN
EVER NOW IN HIS ABSENCE...
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DISCOURSE: 2141
A HOLY CONVERSATION RECOMMENDED
Philippians 1:27. _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...
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_PHILIPPIANS 1:27_.— From this verse to ch. Philippians 2:18. St.
Paul presses upon the Philippians a perseverance and unanimity in the
faith which he had taught them, notwithstanding the opposition t...
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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
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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 mind stri...
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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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1:27 in (e-41) That is, the faith of the gospel being in conflict,
they identified themselves with it, and entered into the struggle,
'striving in favour of it.'...
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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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(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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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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LET YOUR CONVERSATION... — The original is here (as in the famous
passage, Philippians 3:20), _Use your citizenship_ (that is, of the
kingdom of heaven) _worthily of the gospel of Christ._ The same wo...
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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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μόνον “gives the aim for which he wishes to remain alive”
(Hfm [62]). ἀξίως … πολιτ. For the whole phrase _cf.
Inscrr_ [63] _of Pergamon_ (after 133 B.C.), Bd. ii., 496 5, [ἀ]
ναστρεφομένην καλῶς καὶ...
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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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LIVING WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL
Paul wanted the Philippian brethren to behave in a manner worthy of
their citizenship in the kingdom of Christ. He told Timothy to "be an
example to the believers in word,...
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(8) 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 (o) stand fast in one spirit, with one mi...
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_Whether when I come, and see you, &c. This implies a doubt of his
seeing them again. At least endeavour you to lead a life worthy of the
gospel, according to the principles of your faith; and be not...
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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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_THE GOSPEL AND SOCIAL LIFE_
‘Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of
Christ.’
Php_1:27
It is not said that we are always—in every place—to talk of
religion; that would not be re...
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27_Only in a manner worthy of the gospel_. We make use of this form of
expression, when we are inclined to pass on to a new subject. Thus it
is as though he had said, “But as for me, the Lord will pro...
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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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ONLY LET YOUR CONVERSATION BE AS IT BECOMETH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,....
Or "behave as citizens worthy of the Gospel"; for not so much their
outward conversation in the world is here intended, which oug...
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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 mind striv...
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_Only_ Whatever becomes of me, be you sure to mind this; that _your
conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ_ That is, suitable
to the light and grace of it; to its doctrines, precepts, pro...
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YOUR CONVERSATION; your conduct and intercourse of life....
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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 MIND STRIV...
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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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“ONLY LET YOUR MANNER OF LIFE BE WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST:
THAT, WHETHER. COME AND SEE YOU AND BE ABSENT,. MAY HEAR OF YOUR
STATE, THAT YE STAND FAST IN ONE SPIRIT, WITH ONE SOUL STRIVING FOR
TH...
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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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ONLY LET YOUR CONVERSATION BE AS IT BECOMETH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST:
q.d. In the mean time, whatever becomes of me, that which is for your
part solely incumbent on you, who are brought into the fellowsh...
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Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
If we please Him in this present world, we shall receive also the
future world, according as He has promised to us that He will raise us
again from the dead, an...
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Php_1:27 Only G3440 be G4176 (G5737) worthy G516 gospel G2098 Christ
G5547 that G2443 whether G1535 come G2064 (G5631) and...
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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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‘Only let your manner of life as citizens be worthy of the gospel of
Christ, that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of
your state, that you stand fast in one Spirit, with one soul s...
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Philippians 1:27. ONLY LET YOUR MANNER OF LIFE BE WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL
OF CHRIST. ‘Conversation' of the Authorised Version is used very
frequently for a different Greek word, and so should not be empl...
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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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LET YOUR MANNER OF LIFE
(πολιτευεσθε). Old verb from πολιτης, citizen, and
that from πολις, city, to be a citizen, to manage a state's
affairs, to live as a citizen. Only twice in N.T., here and Act...
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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 1:27
It is plain that every precept of holy living might be brought under
this comprehensive charge. Let us narrow the compass of the
exhortation. Let us say, Live inwardly and live outwa...
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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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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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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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NOW, THE IMPORTANT THING. "You must stand firm for the truth and fight
together against the _circumcision party_ who want to make you slaves
to The Law, and against the heathens who try to force you b...
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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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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 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1
Corinthians 16:13;...
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Only. This one thing I urge as the only thing needful Let your
conversation be [π ο λ ι τ ε υ ε σ θ ε]. Only here in
Paul's writings, and elsewhere only Acts 23:1. The verb means to be a
citizen. Lit....
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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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Only — Be careful for this, and nothing else. Stand fast in one
spirit — With the most perfect unanimity. Striving together — With
united strength and endeavours. For the faith of the gospel — For
all...
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Observe here, 1. The general charge given by the apostle to his
beloved Philippians, their lives should answer their light, and their
practices correspond with their profession: LET YOUR CONVERSATION...