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Verse 24. _TO ABIDE IN THE FLESH_] It would certainly be gain to
_myself_ to die, but it will be a gain to _you_ if I live. If I die I
shall go immediately to glory; if I live I shall continue to mini...
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NEVERTHELESS TO ABIDE IN THE FLESH - To live. All this is language
derived from the belief that the soul will be separate from the body
at death, and will occupy a separate state of existence.
IS MOR...
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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 ap...
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PHP_1:19-26. HIS PROSPECTS. The successful preaching of the gospel
will turn to his own salvation. Otherwise he would be put to shame.
His desire is that in his person, whether by life or by death, Ch...
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A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
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ABIDE. Greek _epimeno._ See Acts 10:48.
FOR. on account of. App-104.Philippians 1:2....
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_to abide in the flesh_ Quite lit., as Bp Lightfoot, TO ABIDE BY THE
FLESH, _to hold fast to_its conditions of trial, for the sake of the
Lord and His flock.
_more needful_ MORE NECESSARY. Desire, an...
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THE SAME SUBJECT: THE ALTERNATIVE OF LIFE OR DEATH: EXPECTATION OF
LIFE...
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ΈΠΙΜΈΝΕΙΝ _praes. act. inf. от_ ΈΠΙΜΈΝΩ (G1961)
оставаться, пребывать. Предложное
сочетание предполагает пребывание в
покое, следовательно, длительное
действие (Ellicott). Эпэкз. _inf._, "Более
важно...
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DISCOURSE: 2140
ST. PAUL’S DILEMMA
Philippians 1:21. _To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if
I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall
choose I wot not. For I...
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OUTLINE OF 1:19-26
C.
Paul's confidence in life or death; Philippians 1:19-26
1.
Confidence that his experiences would turn out to salvation;
Philippians 1:19
a.
Through your supplication.
b....
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Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
TO ABIDE - to continue longer.
FOR YOU, [ di' (G1223) humas (G5209)] - 'for your sake.' To be of
service to you, I am willing to forego...
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1 This epistle was not written by Paul and Timothy in the character of
_ apostles_, but _ slaves_. This is important, as it gives us a key to
the character of the whole letter. The mention of the over...
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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 Philippians
1:1 is that common to the Epistles of the third grou...
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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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[2.
Statement of St. Paul’s condition at Rome (Philippians 1:12).
(1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through
the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwill (Phili...
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CHAPTER 4
THE CHOICE BETWEEN LIVING AND DYING.
Philippians 1:21 (R.V.)
AT the close of the preceding section we see that the ruling principle
of the Apostle-the earnest expectation and hope which i...
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ἐπιμ. seems common with Paul in a colourless sense. ἐν. It is
hard to decide whether it should be retained or not. No difference is
made in the sense. ἀναγκ. It is characteristic of the Apostle
that t...
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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 t...
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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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A DIFFICULT CHOICE
If the choice of life or death were left to him, the apostle did not
know what to choose. As he saw it, continued life offered him further
opportunities for service and fruit beari...
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(15) Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also
of good will: (16) The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely,
supposing to add affliction to my bonds: (17) But the other...
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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 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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NEVERTHELESS TO ABIDE IN THE FLESH,.... To continue in the body, not
always, but a little longer,
[IS] MORE NEEDFUL FOR YOU; for their comfort, edification, and
instruction, their further profiting:...
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Nevertheless to abide in the flesh _is_ more needful for you.
Ver. 24:. _Is more needful for you_] Mr Bolton dying, and desiring to
be dissolved, being told that it was indeed better for him to he wi...
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_Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh_ In the body; _is more needful
for you_ And the rest who have embraced the gospel. For, as he said to
the elders of the church at Ephesus, he foresaw that _after h...
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Paul's complete trust in his Savior's gracious will:...
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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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Pioneers Wanted
1 Peter 1:12-26
1. KEY WORDS
12 Fallen out, futherance, gospel
13 Bonds, manifest, palace
14 Waxing, confident, bold, speak
15 Preach, envy, strife, good will
16 Contention, sin...
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“YET TO ABIDE IN THE FLESH IS MORE NEEDFUL FOR YOUR SAKE”
“Yet”: “Paul, however, was the last man to put his own interests
or preferences before the advantage of others” _(Bruce p. 52).
_“To abide in...
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21-26 Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses
all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it
is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness and misery. It...
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However, with respect to the church, by his staying here in this
mortal body he persuades himself, knowing the subtlety of false
apostles, who would enter in as _grievous wolves,_ ACTS 20:29, it was
n...
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Cyprian Epistle XXV
Behold another joy of ours, that, in the duty of your episcopate,
although in the meantime you have been, owing to the condition of the
times, divided from your brethren, you have...
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Php_1:24 Nevertheless G1161 remain G1961 (G5721) in G1722 flesh G4561
needful G316 for G1223 you G5209
Php_1:22, Php_1:25-26; John 16:7; Acts 20:29-31...
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PAUL STRESSES THAT HE FACES THE FUTURE DECISION TO BE MADE BY ROME
ABOUT HIM WITH CONFIDENCE. TO LIVE WILL MEAN THAT HE CAN CONTINUE TO
SERVE GOD'S PEOPLE. TO DIE WILL MEAN THAT HE ENTERS STRAIGHT INT...
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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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IN THE FLESH
(εν τη σαρκ). So B D G, but Aleph A C do not have εν.
Unnecessary with επιμενω, to abide by (common verb)....
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Philippians 1:21
The Fruit of Labour.
Such words can never lose their power. They come down to us from a
purer air; yet the voice is human, and is audible to all who feel.
They sum up the constant t...
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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 thei...
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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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FOR YOUR SAKE. He feels a deep obligation for the Philippians and all
the Gentile Christians! Compare 2 Thessalonians 2:7 and note....
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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. Philippians 1:12). He is
j...
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 1:19. THIS SHALL TURN TO MY SALVATION.—“_Salvation_ in
the highest sense. These trials will develop the spiritual life in the
apostle, will be a pathway t...
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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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2 Corinthians 8:23; 2 Timothy 4:10; 2 Timothy 4:11; 3 John 1:8; Acts
12:12; Acts 12:25; Acts 13:13; Acts 15:37; Acts 19:29; Acts 27:2;...
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To abide in the flesh [ε π ι μ ε ν ε ι ν ε ν τ η σ α ρ
κ ι]. See on Colossians 1:23. To abide by the flesh. Compare Romans
6:1; Romans 11:22; Romans 11:23....
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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...