Longed for [ε π ι π ο θ η τ ο ι]. Only here in the New Testament. Compare I long for you, ch. 1 8; and for kindred words see 2 Corinthians 7:7; Romans 14:23. Joy and crown [χ α ρ α κ α ι σ τ ε φ α ν ο ς]. Nearly the same phrase occurs 1 Thessalonians 2:19. The Philippian converts are his chaplet of... [ Continue Reading ]
I beseech Euodias and beseech Syntyche [ε υ ω δ ι α ν π α ρ α κ α λ ω κ α ι σ υ ν τ υ χ η ν π α ρ α κ α λ ω]. Euodias is incorrect, the name being feminine, Euodia. According to the Tex. Rec., with the long o, the name means fragrance; but the correct reading is with the short o, the meaning being p... [ Continue Reading ]
True yoke - fellow [γ ν η σ ι ε σ υ ν ζ υ γ ε]. For true, see on naturally, ch. 2 20. It is supposed by some that the word rendered yoke - fellow is a proper name, Synzygus, and that true is to be explained as rightly so called. This explanation would be favored by the play upon the name Onesimus in... [ Continue Reading ]
Rejoice. See on ch. Philippians 1:4, and 2 Corinthians 13:11. Moderation [τ ο ε π ι ε ι κ ε ς]. Wrong. Rev., correctly, forbearance. See on gentle, 1 Peter 2:18. The Lord is at hand. See on 1 Corinthians 16:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
Be careful [μ ε ρ ι μ ν α τ ε]. See on Matthew 6:25. Rev., better, be anxious. Prayer and supplication. General and special. See on Luke 5:33; Luke 8:38. Proseuch prayer, only of prayer to God. The two words often occur together, as Ephesians 6:18; 1 Timothy 2:1; 1 Timothy 5:5. Requests [α ι τ η μ... [ Continue Reading ]
Peace of God. As the antidote to anxiety, ver. 6. Which passeth all understanding [η υ π ε ρ ε χ ο υ σ α π α ν τ α ν ο υ ν]. Either, which passes all power of comprehension, compare Ephesians 3:20; or, better, which surpasses every (human) reason, in its power to relieve anxiety. Compare Matthew 6:... [ Continue Reading ]
Honest [σ ε μ ν α]. Rev., honorable, reverend in margin. In classical Greek an epithet of the gods, venerable, reverend. The word occurs only here and in the pastoral epistles, 1 Timothy 3:8; 1 Timothy 3:11; Titus 2:2, where it is rendered grave, both in A. V. and Rev. There lies in it the idea of a... [ Continue Reading ]
Your care of me hath flourished again [α ν ε θ α λ ε τ ε τ ο υ π ε ρ ε μ ο υ φ ρ ο ν ε ι ν]. Lit., ye caused your thinking on my behalf to bloom anew. Rev., ye revived your thought for me. The verb occurs only here in the New Testament. In the Septuagint it appears as both transitive and intransitiv... [ Continue Reading ]
Content [α υ τ α ρ κ η ς]. Lit., self - sufficient. Only here in the New Testament. A stoic word, expressing the favorite doctrine of the sect, that man should be sufficient to himself for all things; able, by the power of his own will, to resist the shock of circumstance. Paul is self - sufficient... [ Continue Reading ]
I am instructed [μ ε μ υ η μ α ι]. Rev., have I learned the secret. The metaphor is from the initiatory rites of the pagan mysteries. I have been initiated. See on Colossians 1:26. To be full [χ ο ρ τ α ζ ε σ θ α ι]. See on Matthew 5:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
I can do [ι σ χ υ ω]. See on Luke 14:30. Strengtheneth [ε ν δ υ ν α μ ο υ ν τ ι]. More literally, infuses strength into me, as the old verb inforce.... [ Continue Reading ]
Notwithstanding. Lest, in declaring his independence of human aid, he should seem to disparage the Philippians' gift.... [ Continue Reading ]
When I departed from Macedonia. On his first European circuit, going by way of Athens to Corinth, where he was joined by Silvanus and Timothy, bringing a contribution from Macedonia. Acts 18:5; 2 Corinthians 11:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
Even in Thessalonica [κ α ι]. Better also : in addition to the contribution received at Corinth.... [ Continue Reading ]
I have [α π ε χ ω]. I have received in full. See on Matthew 6:2; Luke 6:24. Odor of a sweet smell. See on 2 Corinthians 2:15; 2 Corinthians 2:16. Frequent in Septuagint, of the odor of sacrifices.... [ Continue Reading ]
In glory. This is differently connected by expositors. Some with riches, as A. V. and Rev. Others with shall supply, but with different explanations, as, shall supply your need with glory : in a glorious way : by placing you in glory. It is better to construe with shall supply, and to explain in glo... [ Continue Reading ]
Of Caesar's household. Probably the slaves and freedmen attached to the palace.... [ Continue Reading ]