NT References in the Ante-Nicene Fathers
Philippians 1:26
Cyprian Epistle XXXII
Do you frequently be urgent in supplications, and assist my prayers by yours, that the Lord's mercy favouring us may soon restore both the priest[4]
Cyprian Epistle XXXII
Do you frequently be urgent in supplications, and assist my prayers by yours, that the Lord's mercy favouring us may soon restore both the priest[4]
Verse 26. _THAT YOUR REJOICING MAY BE MORE ABUNDANT_] Men rejoice more in recovering a thing that was lost, than they do in a continual possession of what is of much greater value....
THAT YOUR REJOICING MAY BE MORE ABUNDANT IN JESUS CHRIST - Through the mercy and grace of Christ, If he was spared, his deliverance would be traced to Christ, and they would rejoice together in one wh...
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...
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...
A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
REJOICING. Greek. _kauchema,_ See Romans 4:2. FORE. in App-104, to. App-104....
_rejoicing_ Better, with R.V., GLORYING; not the same word as that just previous, nor akin to it. The Greek word is a favourite with St Paul, especially in the Epistles to the Romans, Corinthians, and...
THE SAME SUBJECT: THE ALTERNATIVE OF LIFE OR DEATH: EXPECTATION OF LIFE...
ΚΑΎΧΗΜΑ. A favourite word with St Paul, and especially in Romans, Corinthians, and Galatians; a fact bearing on the date of this Epistle. See Introduction, ch. ii. Καύχημα is an act of exultation, of...
ΚΑΎΧΗΜΑ (G2745) основание или причина для хвастовства. Здесь это их знания и владение благой вестью (EGT). ΠΕΡΙΣΣΕΏ _praes. conj. act. от_ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΕΎΩ (G4052) преобладать, изобиловать. _Conj._ с ΊΝ (G2...
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....
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. 'That your matter of glorying [ kaucheema (G2745), not kaucheesis (G2746)] may abound in Christ Jesus (the...
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...
1:26 me (d-10) Or 'as to me.'...
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...
THAT YOUR REJOICING MAY BE MORE ABUNDANT. — The word translated “rejoicing” is that favourite word of St. Paul, which signifies a ground of “boasting,” or exultation. It is used both of blessing beyon...
[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...
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....
“In order that your ground of glorying may increase in Christ Jesus through me, by reason of my,” etc. Their καύχημα is their knowledge and possession of the Gospel. Christ Jesus is the sphere in whic...
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...
_And having this confidence. In effect St. Paul escaped this first danger, for after having remained two years at Rome, he was taken from his confinement. (Calmet) --- I know (or am persuaded, as in t...
(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...
26_That your glorying_. The expression which he employs, ἐν ἐμόι, I have rendered _de me _ _(as to me,) _because the preposition is made use of twice, but in different senses. No one assuredly will de...
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...
THAT YOUR REJOICING MAY BE MORE ABUNDANT,.... They had rejoiced greatly on his account already, blessing God that ever they had seen his face, or heard his voice; as they had great reason to do, he be...
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. Ver. 26. _That your rejoicing_] Gr. Your glorying or exulting in this, that God hath given me in, as an answ...
_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...
THAT YOUR REJOICING MAY BE MORE ABUNDANT IN JESUS CHRIST FOR ME BY MY COMING TO YOU AGAIN. Here is a wonderful example of childlike trust and faith, the entire passage being an exposition of the words...
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...
“THAT YOUR GLORYING MAY ABOUND IN CHRIST JESUS IN ME THROUGH MY PRESENCE WITH YOU AGAIN” “That your glorying may abound”: “May find in me fresh cause for exultation” (TCNT). “Your proud confidence 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...
Here, in confidence of being again with them, and staying with them, he expresseth an admirable affection to them, that he can be content for a time to be deprived of the glorious sight of Christ, tha...
Php_1:26 that G2443 your G5216 rejoicing G2745 for G1722 me G1698 abundant G4052 (G5725) in G1722 Jesus G2424 Christ G5547 by...
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...
‘That your glorying may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.' And his expectancy is that the result of his once again dwelling among them will be that they will be filled 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...
Philippians 1:26. THAT YOUR GLORYING MAY ABOUND IN CHRIST JESUS IN ME. The noun here used, ‘glorying,' and its kindred verb, are favourite words with St. Paul. They signify primarily ‘boasting,' but l...
IN CHRIST JESUS IN ME (εν Χριστω Ιησου εν εμο). "In Christ Jesus" as the basis for the glorying (καυχημα), "in me" as the instance in point.THROUGH MY PRESENCE (δια της εμης παρουσιας). The word s...
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 1:21 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. _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...
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...
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...
SO WHEN. "My release will show I have successfully defended the gospel before my judges, and I will have a further opportunity to teach you!...
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 1:14; 2 Corinthians 5:12; 2 Corinthians 7:6; John 16:22;...
Rejoicing [κ α υ χ η μ α]. The matter of rejoicing, wrought through your faith. In Christ Jesus for me [ε ν χ ρ ι σ τ ω ι η σ ο υ ε ν ε μ ο ι]. Construe in Christ Jesus with may abound, not with rejoi...
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...