Let brotherly love continue [φ ι λ α δ ε λ φ ι α μ ε ν ε τ ω]. Filadelfia in Paul, Romans 12:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:9. As a proper name, Revelation 1:11; Revelation 3:7. It is not necessary to suppose that the admonition implies signs of estrangement among those addressed. Comp. ch. Hebrews 3:13; Heb... [ Continue Reading ]
Them that are in bonds [τ ω ν δ ε σ μ ι ω ν]. See on ch. Hebrews 10:34. As bound with them [ω ς σ υ ν δ ε δ ε μ ε ν ο ι]. N. T. o. As if you were fellow - prisoners. Comp. 1 Corinthians 12:14-26; 2 Corinthians 11:29. Public intercession for prisoners has formed a part of the service of the church fr... [ Continue Reading ]
Marriage is honorable in all (timiov oJ gamov ejn pasin). Gamov everywhere else in N. T. a wedding or wedding feast, often in the plural, as Matthew 22:2; Matthew 22:3; Matthew 22:4; Luke 12:36. Timiov honorable or held in honor. Often in N. T. precious, of gold, stones, etc., as 1 Corinthians 3:12;... [ Continue Reading ]
Let your conversation be without covetousness [α φ ι λ α ρ γ υ ρ ο ς ο τ ρ ο π ο ς]. Tropov originally turn or direction. Hence ways manner, fashion; way or manner of life. In this sense N. T. o. Elsewhere often in the phrase on tropon or kaq' on tropon in or according to the way in which. See Matth... [ Continue Reading ]
Remember them which have the rule over you [μ ν η μ ο ν ε υ ε τ ε τ ω ν η γ ο υ μ ε ν ω ν υ μ ω ν]. Remember, with a view to observing their admonitions. For twn hJgoumenwn those who lead or rule, see on 1 Thessalonians 5:13. Used of both civil and ecclesiastical rulers. Clement of Rome, among a gre... [ Continue Reading ]
Jesus Christ the same [ι η σ ο υ ς χ ρ ι σ τ ο ς ο α υ τ ο ς]. The A. V. is slipshod, leaving the sentence without connection, or in apparent apposition with the end of their conversation. In translation this is commonly corrected by inserting is : "Jesus Christ is the same," etc. But even thus the... [ Continue Reading ]
Be not carried about [μ η π α ρ α φ ε ρ ε σ θ ε]. A. V. follows T. R. periferesqe. Rend. "carried away." The present tense indicates a present and active danger. With divers and strange doctrines [δ ι δ α χ α ι ς π ο ι κ ι λ α ι ς κ α ι ξ ε ν α ι ς]. For "doctrines" rend. "teachings." These teaching... [ Continue Reading ]
Those who persist in adhering to the Jewish economy can have no part in the blessing of the new covenant. The two are mutually exclusive. The statement is cast in the mould of the Jewish sacrificial ritual, and in the figure of eating a sacrificial meal. We have an altar [ε χ ο μ ε ν θ υ σ ι α σ τ η... [ Continue Reading ]
The statement that the adherents of the old economy are excluded from the privileges of the new is justified by an illustrative argument drawn from the ceremonies of the Great Day of Atonement. See Leviticus 16, and comp. Hebrews 9:7. Of the victims offered on that occasion neither people nor priest... [ Continue Reading ]
That he might sanctify the people [ι ν α α γ ι α σ η τ ο ν λ α ο ν]. Agiazein to sanctify had a peculiar significance to Jews. It meant to set them apart as holy. Hence, the Israelites were called agioi, as separated from other nations and consecrated to God. Our writer extends the application of th... [ Continue Reading ]
Bearing his reproach [τ ο ν ο ν ε ι δ ι σ μ ο ν α υ τ ο υ φ ε ρ ο ν τ ε ς]. The reproach of exclusion from the Jewish commonwealth.... [ Continue Reading ]
For here have we no continuing city [ο υ γ α ρ ε χ ο μ ε ν ω δ ε μ ε ν ο υ σ α ν π ο λ ι ν]. Here, on earth. Continuing city. Let us go forth without the gate to Jesus; for the system which has its center in Jerusalem, the Holy City, is no more ours. We are excluded from its religious fellowship by... [ Continue Reading ]
By him therefore [δ ι α υ τ ο υ]. Rend. "through him." Omit therefore. A. V. follows T. R. oun. Through Jesus, and not through the Jewish ritual. Let us offer [α ν α φ ε ρ ω μ ε ν]. Lit. bring up the offering to the altar. See James 2:21, where the full phrase occurs. For the phrase offer up through... [ Continue Reading ]
But to do good and to communicate forget [τ η ς δ ε ε υ π ο ι ι α ς κ α ι κ ο ι ν ω ν ι α ς μ η ε π ι λ α ν θ α ν ε σ θ ε]. Lit. but be not forgetful of doing good and communicating. Eupoiia beneficence, N. T. o, o LXX, o Class. For koinwnia communication, of alms, etc., see on Luke 5:10; Acts 2:42.... [ Continue Reading ]
They watch (ajgrupnousin). See on Mark 13:33, and comp. Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18. With grief [σ τ ε ν α ζ ο ν τ ε ς]. Lit. groaning. See Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 5:2; 2 Corinthians 5:4; James 5:9. Unprofitable [α λ υ σ ι τ ε λ ε ς]. N. T. o, o LXX From aj not, and lusitelhv paying for expenses... [ Continue Reading ]
The God of peace. Not an O. T. phrase, and found only in Paul and Hebrews. See Romans 14:33; Romans 16:20; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Philippians 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:16. The phrase signifies God who is the author and giver of peace. Who brought again from the dead [ο α ν α γ α γ ω... [ Continue Reading ]
Make you perfect [κ α τ α ρ τ ι σ α ι υ μ α ς]. The verb is aptly chosen, since the readers are addressed as a body - the flock of Christ. The prayer is for the complete mutual adjustment of all the members of the flock into a perfected whole, fitted to do the perfect will of God. See on 1 Peter 5:1... [ Continue Reading ]
Suffer the word of exhortation [α ν ε χ ε σ θ ε τ ο υ λ ο γ ο υ τ η ς π α ρ α κ λ η σ ε ω ς]. For "suffer," rend. "bear with." See Acts 18:14; 2 Corinthians 11:1; 2 Timothy 4:3. Do not become impatient at my counsels in this letter. The word of exhortation refers to the entire epistle which he regar... [ Continue Reading ]
Our brother Timothy [τ ο ν α δ ε λ φ ο ν η μ ω ν τ ι μ ο θ ε ο ν]. Paul's habit, when using oJ aJudelfov brother with a proper name, is to put the proper name first. See Romans 16:23; 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 16:12; 2 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 2:13; Philippians 2:25. Set at liberty [α π... [ Continue Reading ]
They of Italy [ο ι α π ο τ η ς ι τ α λ ι α ς]. This may mean, "those who are in Italy send greeting from Italy "; or," those of Italy (Italian Christians with the writer at the time) send greeting' from the place at which the letter is being written. See Introduction. The phrase affords no reliable... [ Continue Reading ]