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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...
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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...
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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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IN REPUTATION. as honourable. or esteemed. Greek. _entirnos._ Here,
Luke 7:2; Luke 14:8; 1 Peter 2:4; 1 Peter 2:6,...
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_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...
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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...
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HE PROPOSES SOON TO SEND TIMOTHEUS: HE SENDS WITHOUT DELAY
EPAPHRODITUS...
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ΠΡΟΣΔΈΧΕΣΘΕ pres _imper. med. (dep.) от_
ΠΡΟΣΔΈΧΟΜΑΙ (G4327) получать, принимать
благосклонно, приветствовать,
ΤΟΙΟΎΤΟΣ (G5108) подобный, человек с
подобными качествами,
ΈΝΤΙΜΟΣ (G1784) почетный, це...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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(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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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HOLD SUCH IN REPUTATION; honor those who make such sacrifices in the
cause of Christ....
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RECEIVE HIM, THEREFORE, IN THE LORD WITH ALL GLADNESS, AND HOLD SUCH
IN REPUTATION;...
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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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HOLD SUCH:
Or, honour such...
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“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...
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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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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...
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Php_2:29 Receive G4327 (G5737) him G846 therefore G3767 in G1722 Lord
G2962 with G3326 all G3956 gladness G5479 and G2532 hold...
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‘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...
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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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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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_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 2:1 Encouragement to Humble Service.
Paul calls the Philippians to unite in love and humility (vv.
Philippians 2:1), following
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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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_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 Corinthians 16:10; 1 Corinthians 16:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; 1
Timothy 5:17;...
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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...