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 necessary to strengthen them and other churches in the faith of Christ.
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...
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 MORE...
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 apo...
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...
A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
For living is Christ to me, and death is gain. And yet--what if the continuance of my life in the flesh would produce more fruit for me? What I am to choose is not mine to declare. I am caught between...
ABIDE. Greek _epimeno._ See Acts 10:48. FOR. on account of. App-104.Philippians 1:2....
_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...
THE SAME SUBJECT: THE ALTERNATIVE OF LIFE OR DEATH: EXPECTATION OF LIFE...
ἘΠΙΜΈΝΕΙΝ ΤΗ͂Ι ΣΑΡΚῚ. T. R., ἐπιμ. ἐν τῇ σαρκὶ. Either reading gives a pertinent meaning, “to hold by the flesh,” i.e. to cling to this life (as to the Commander’s post of duty: cp. e.g. Acts 13:33; R...
ΈΠΙΜΈΝΕΙΝ _praes. act. inf. от_ ΈΠΙΜΈΝΩ (G1961) оставаться, пребывать. Предложное сочетание предполагает пребывание в покое, следовательно, длительное действие (Ellicott). Эпэкз. _inf._, "Более важно...
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...
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....
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...
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...
THE PRISONER APOSTLE IN ROME § 1. Address and Salutation (Philippians 1:1). Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:2. The form of greeting in...
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...
[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...
(19-24) In these verses, under the power of that feeling of joy of which he speaks above, St. Paul unveils to the Philippians his most sacred aspirations and convictions, and the division of feeling i...
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 in...
HIS PRESENTIMENT THAT HE WILL VISIT THEM AGAIN....
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...
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 to...
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...
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 bearin...
(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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
_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...
NEVERTHELESS, TO ABIDE IN THE FLESH IS MORE NEEDFUL FOR YOU....
Paul's complete trust in his Savior's gracious will:...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
‘But I am in a pressure situation between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for it is very far better, yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.' He thus finds hi...
Philippians 1:24. YET TO ABIDE IN THE FLESH IS MORE NEEDFUL FOR YOUR SAKE. He now approaches a reason which confirms him as to what his lot will be. He sees that there is much which lies before him, w...
_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...
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)....
Philippians 1:22 I. In the text St. Paul appears to weigh his life against departing and being with Christ. We must not suppose him to be speaking of his own case only, as an exceptional case, one of...
Philippians 1:21 There is a triple movement of thought and feeling in these words. I. There is the strong absorbing devotion which a man has to Christ. Here we get the grand noble simplicity and unit...
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...
Philippians 1:23 Consider: I. The two desires. (1) To depart and be with Christ. This desire is composed of two parts: a vestibule, somewhat dark and forbidding, through which the pilgrim must pass,...
Philippians 1:22 I. The personal weighed with the public, or the difficulties of the veteran philanthropist. II. Man's sublimest reason for not wishing immediate translation to glory is that he may...
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...
Philippians 1:21. _For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain._ «To me to live is Christ.» If he lived, he lived to know more of Christ studying his person, and learning by his happy experience...
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 their...
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...
FOR YOUR SAKE. He feels a deep obligation for the Philippians and all the Gentile Christians! Compare 2 Thessalonians 2:7 and note....
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:22 Paul knows that the way of Jesus is the way of service (see Philippians 2:5). He is CONVINCED that he will...
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....
_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 to...
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...
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...
2 Corinthians 8:23; 2 Timothy 4:10; 2 Timothy 4:11; 3 John 1:8;...
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
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...