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Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Verse Philippians 2:3. LET _NOTHING_ BE DONE _THROUGH STRIFE_] Never be opposed to each other; never act from _separate interests_; ye are all _brethren_, and of one _body_; therefore let every membe...
LET NOTHING BE DONE THROUGH STRIFE - With a spirit of contention. This command forbids us to do anything, or attempt anything as the mere result of strife. This is not the principle from which we are...
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...
PHP_2:1-4. UNITY AND HUMILITY. An exhortation based on the help that Christ gives, the word rendered consolation meaning help of various kinds, especially in the form of encouragement. This comes from...
THE CAUSES OF DISUNITY (Php_2:1-4)...
If the fact that you are in Christ has any power to influence you, if love has any persuasive power to move you, if you really are sharing in the Holy Spirit, if you can feel compassion and pity, comp...
NOTHING. Greek _medeis._ THROUGH. according to. App-104. STRIFE. Greek. _eritheia_. See Philippians 1:16. VAINGLORY. Greek. _kenodoxia._ Only here. IN. by. No preposition. Dative case. LOWLINESS O...
Let _nothing_be done] The briefer original, in which no verb appears, is very forcible, but would be exaggerated in a literal rendering. Observe the totality of the prohibition. It is a rule for all C...
ΜΗΔῈ ΚΑΤᾺ ΚΕΝΟΔΟΞΊΑΝ. So אABC, 17 31 37, vulg copt arm æth and some fathers. D2G2K2LP, most cursives, goth, some fathers ἢ κενοδοξίαν. Syr (pesh and harkl) ἢ κατὰ κενοδοξίαν. 3. ΜΗΔῈΝ ΚΤΛ. Note the b...
ΈΡΙΘΕΊΑ (G2052) эгоизм, эгоистичные амбиции. Это слово родственно имени, которое изначально означало "наемный работник на день" и относилось в особенности к тем, кто перевязывал пшеничные снопы, прял...
DISCOURSE: 2144 ESTEEMING OTHERS ABOVE OURSELVES Philippians 2:3. _In lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves_. IT is a common and universally approved saying, that the tree ma...
IN LOWLINESS OF MIND, &C.— Though Christians of eminent gifts and graces may, and cannot but account their attainments to be superior to others of the lower class, as the Apostle speaks of his own gif...
Philippians 2:1. If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, 2. make full my joy, that ye be of...
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 a
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. LET NOTHING BE DONE. The italicized words are not in the Greek. Supply the el...
_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...
2:3 nothing (i-2) Or 'nothing' may be joined with 'thinking,' leaving out 'let,' and 'be.'...
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...
II. (1-4) In this section the hint given above, in the allusion to “one spirit” and “one soul,” is expanded into a direct exhortation to unity of spirit, as shown both by absence of self-assertion an...
[3. 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
This verse expresses the negative result of this unity of soul — that nothing will be done in “strife,” that is, _factiousness_ (the word used in Philippians 1:17), or “vainglory” — nothing, that is,...
CHAPTER 6 THE MIND OF CHRIST. Philippians 2:1 (R.V.) In the verses last considered the Apostle had begun to summon his Philippian friends to Christian duty. But so far his words bear the character o...
EXHORTATION TO UNITY OF SPIRIT AND LOWLINESS....
μηδέν. Probably, _sc._, φρονοῦντες, although no addition is necessary. This is the prevalent thought in the Apostle's mind. ἐριθείαν. It is no wonder that Paul should warn against this danger, seeing...
FOLLOWING HIS EXAMPLE OF SELF-SURRENDER Philippians 2:1 In all Scripture-indeed, in all literature-there is no passage which combines such extraordinary extremes as this. The Apostle opens the golden...
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...
COMPLETING PAUL'S JOY THROUGH UNITY The Philippian church had already given Paul much cause for rejoicing (1 Peter 1:4; 1 Peter 4:1). He pleaded with them to complete his joy by being united in though...
Esteem others better than themselves. St. Thomas Aquinas (22. q. 162. a. 3.) puts the question, how an innocent man can with truth think himself worse than the most wicked of men? He answers, that a m...
(1) В¶ If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, (2) Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same...
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...
_AGAINST CONTROVERSY_ ‘Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also...
3_Nothing through strife or vain-glory_. These are two most dangerous pests for disturbing the peace of the Church. _Strife _is awakened when every one is prepared to maintain pertinaciously his own o...
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...
[LET] NOTHING [BE DONE] THROUGH STRIFE,.... About words merely; otherwise they were to strive for the faith of the Gospel, the purity of Gospel ordinances, worship and discipline; but the apostle woul...
_Let_ nothing _be done_ through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Ver. 3. _Let nothing be done through strife_] These are those hell hags tha...
_Let nothing be done_ among you _through strife_ A spirit of contradiction or contention, which is inconsistent with your being _like- minded; or vain glory_ Desire of praise; wishing to draw the eyes...
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...
The Great Example 1 Peter 2:1-11 1. KEY WORDS 1 Consolation, comfort, fellowship, bowels 2 Likeminded, accord, mercies 3 Strife, vainglory, lowliness, esteem 4 Look, own things 5 Mind 6 Form,...
“DOING NOTHING THROUGH FACTION OR THROUGH VAINGLORY, BUT IN LOWLINESS OF MIND EACH COUNTING OTHER BETTER THAN HIMSELF” “Doing”: “LET NOTHING” (KJV). “Nothing”: “NOTHING SHOULD BE DONE IN A” (TCNT). TH...
1-4 Here are further exhortations to Christian duties; to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, according to the example of the Lord Jesus. Kindness is the law of Christ's kingdom, the lesson of his...
Here, the better to engage them to embrace what he had so pathetically exhorted them to, he doth dissuade them from animosity, an affectation of applause, and self-seeking; and direct them to modesty...
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians I therefore exhort you that ye do nothing out of strife,[71] Tertullian Of Patience There is, too, another chief spur of impatience, the lust of revenge, d...
Php_2:3 nothing G3367 through G2596 ambition G2052 or G2228 conceit G2754 but G235 mind G5012 let G2233 each G240 esteem G2233 ...
‘Doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself,' Here indeed is the heart of the matter, ‘faction' and ‘vainglory' (empty glory)....
THE CALL TO UNITY AND LOVE IN THE WAY THAT HAD BEEN EXEMPLIFIED BY JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF AND WHICH GOD WILL WORK WITHIN THEM AS THEY GIVE ATTENTION TO EXPERIENCING THEIR SALVATION TO THE FULL (PHILIPPI...
THE CALL TO UNITY (PHILIPPIANS 2:1). In the light of the example of Christ into which they are to enter in their minds (‘let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus' - Philippians 2:5), and...
_Exhortations to unity and humility enforced by the example of Christ,_ 1-11. Following up the exhortation with which the last chapter closed, that the Philippians should stand fast in one spirit, the...
Philippians 2:3. DO NOTHING THROUGH FACTION OR THROUGH VAIN-GLORY. There is no verb expressed in the original, but this in such an earnest exhortation is at once supplied. The reading which introduces...
THROUGH VAINGLORY (κατα κενοδοξιαν). Late word, only here in N.T., from κενοδοξος (κενοσ, δοξα, Galatians 5:26, only here in N.T.), empty pride.IN LOWLINESS OF MIND (τη ταπεινοφροσυνη). Late and r...
Philippians 2:3 The Discipline of the Christian Character. I. The Christian character is set before us in manifold and diversified ways in the Bible. The Christian character in its completeness is th...
Philippians 2:1 I. "If" is not in this case a sign of doubt or hesitation, but, on the contrary, a sign of the most assured certainty. As employed by Paul, it is equivalent to "If there is any water...
Philippians 2:1. _if there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having...
Philippians 2:1. If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having t...
Philippians 2:1. _If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having...
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...
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...
DON'T DO ANYTHING. Selfish ambition or a cheap desire to boast, would destroy the _spirit of community!!!_ Christians must work together, not compete!!! BUT BE HUMBLE. When each tries to seize the hon...
_Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory _ I. There are two ways of doing even the best work. Through strife and through love. This was seen in chap. 1, where two classes of preachers were...
_If there be therefore any consolation in Christ _ CHRISTIAN UNITY I. The doctrine of Christian unity. 1. This unity is inward and consists of harmonious spiritual feeling. (1) It can only subsist...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:3 Paul realizes that everyone naturally looks out for his or her OWN INTERESTS. The key is to take that same level of concern and apply it ALSO to the
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
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philippians 2:1. CONSOLATION IN CHRIST.—_Exhortation_ would be better, inasmuch as consolation anticipates the comfort of the next phrase. COMFORT OF LOVE.—Encourageme...
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...
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...
1 Corinthians 15:9; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 1 Peter 2:1; 1 Peter 2:2;...
Let nothing be done [μ η δ ε ν]. Rev., doing nothing. The Greek is simply nothing, depending either, as A. V. and Rev., on the verb to do understood, or on thinking [φ ρ ο ν ο υ ν τ ε ς] of the preced...
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...
Do nothing through contention — Which is inconsistent with your thinking the same thing. Or vainglory — Desire of praise, which is directly opposite to the love of God. But esteem each the others bett...
Here our apostle dissuadeth the Philippians from. double vice, destructive to unity, namely, contention and vain-glory, which are the very bane of unity and unanimity: let nothing be done amongst you...