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PHILIPPIANS 2:30 Cristou/ {B}
Although it can be argued that the original reading was to. e;rgon
without any genitive modifier (as in C), and that the variety of
readings is due to supplementation ma...
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Verse Philippians 2:30. _FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST_] Preaching the
Gospel, and ministering to the distressed.
_HE WAS NIGH UNTO DEATH_] Having laboured far beyond his strength.
_NOT REGARDING HIS LIFE...
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BECAUSE FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST - That is, either by exposing himself
in his journey to see the apostle in Rome, or by his labors there.
NOT REGARDING HIS LIFE - There is a difference in the mss. here,...
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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...
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PHP_2:19-30. TIMOTHY AND EPAPHRODITUS. Paul proposes to send Timothy
in advance of his own expected visit, that he may obtain encouraging
news about them. There is no one else to send, the others bein...
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THE CAUSES OF DISUNITY (Php_2:1-4)...
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I think it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and
fellow-worker, and fellow-soldier, your messenger and the servant of
my need, because he is longing for you all, and he is very distre...
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FOR. App-104.Philippians 2:2.
WAS. drew.
NOT REGARDING. disregarding. Greek. _parabouleuomai,_ The texts read
_paraboleuomai,_ to expose to danger.
LIFE. App-110.
TO. that (Greek. _hina)_ he might...
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_the work of Christ_ One most ancient MS. (C) omits _"of Christ";_and
some other evidence is for "_of the Lord_" instead. R.V. retains the
reading of A.V., mentioning in the margin the reading "_of th...
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ΤῸ ἜΡΓΟΝ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ͂. So BG2, 73 80. D2K2L, most
cursives, some Greek fathers τοῦ Χριστοῦ. Vulg _Christi_.
אAP, 17 31 47, copt syr (pesh) arm æth κυρίου. C simply τὸ
ἔργον. LTTr Χριστοῦ. WH Κυρίου (marg...
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HE PROPOSES SOON TO SEND TIMOTHEUS: HE SENDS WITHOUT DELAY
EPAPHRODITUS...
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ΉΓΓΙΣΕΝ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΈΓΓΊΖΩ (G1448)
приближаться, приближать, быть близко,
ΠΑΡΑΒΟΛΕΥΣΆΜΕΝΟΣ _aor. med. (dep.) part. от_
ΠΑΡΑΒΟΛΕΎΟΜΑΙ (G3851) играть, рисковать в
игре, подвергаться опасности....
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NOT REGARDING HIS LIFE,— _Hazarding his life—_
Παραβουλευσαμενος, exposing his life to the utmost
danger; as they did, who took care of people infected with the
pestilence, and who were called _parabo...
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28. I HAVE SENT HIM THEREFORE THE MORE DILIGENTLY, THAT, WHEN YE SEE
HIM AGAIN, YE MAY REJOICE, AND THAT I MAY BE THE LESS SORROWFUL. 29.
RECEIVE HIM THEREFORE IN THE LORD WITH ALL JOY: AND HOLD SUCH...
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Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding
his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST - namely, the bringing of a supply to me, the
minist...
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_ THE LIVING EXAMPLES_
19 The word soul has lost its significance in English, especially in
its compounds, hence we render idiomatically "good cheer," for "well
souled" and "equally sensitive" for "e...
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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...
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[5.
Exhortation and Commendation (Philippians 2:12).
(1) EXHORTATION TO WORK OUT THEIR SALVATION through the in working of
God, and so to be lights in the world, and the glory of the Apostle,
even i...
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NOT REGARDING HIS LIFE. — According to the true reading, the sense
is “having hazarded his life; literally, _having gambled with his
life,_ not merely having staked it, but staked it recklessly. It is...
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CHAPTER 9
TIMOTHY AND EPAPHRODITUS.
Philippians 2:19 (R.V.)
THE outpouring of his thoughts, his feelings, and his desires towards
the Philippians has so far spent itself. Now he turns to mention the...
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NEWS OF EPAPHRODITUS: A CORDIAL WELCOME FOR HIM AT PHILIPPI BESPOKEN....
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τὸ ἔργον κ. τ. λ. The true reading is very difficult to
determine with such a conflict of authorities. We are inclined to
believe that τὸ ἔργ. stood alone as in C. This is certainly the
hardest readin...
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HONORING CHRISTIAN MESSENGERS
Philippians 2:19
The Apostle nobly honored the younger men who wrought with him. He
speaks of Timothy as his son, and expatiates on the genuineness of his
loving interes...
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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...
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EPAPHRODITUS
It is possible Epaphroditus was the one who carried this letter to the
Philippians. "Your messenger" could be translated "your epistle" if he
was the one sent. He was a brother in Christ,...
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Because for the (s) work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not
regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
(s) He calls here the work of Christ the visiting of Christ, being
poor an...
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_Delivering up his life to persecutions, and to this danger that he
was in by a sickness which was mortal, had not God restored him his
health. He came with your charities, to supply that which was wa...
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(14) В¶ Do all things without murmurings and disputings: (15) That
ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in
the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine...
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REFLECTIONS
READER! do not fail to remark, both the nature of the arguments, and
the affectionate claims of them, by which the Apostle aims to allure
the Church to a oneness of mind and heart, to Chri...
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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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30_Because for the work of Christ_. I consider this as referring to
that infirmity, which he had drawn down upon himself by incessant
assiduity. Hence he reckons the distemper of Epaphroditus among hi...
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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...
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BECAUSE FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST HE WAS NIGH UNTO DEATH,.... Meaning
either the work the church sent him about, and which he cheerfully
undertook, and faithfully performed in carrying of a present to, a...
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Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding
his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Ver. 30. _Not regarding his life_] Gr. Ill providing for his life,
casting awa...
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_I sent him therefore the more carefully_ Or, _speedily_, as
σπουδαιοτερως here signifies; _that seeing him again_ In
a state of health, _ye may rejoice_ May be comforted after your
trouble; _and that...
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TO SUPPLY YOUR LACK OF SERVICE; that in your absence he might, as your
messenger, assist me. Those who at the call of duty make sacrifices
and suffer trials in the cause of Christ, and to benefit his...
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BECAUSE FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST HE WAS NIGH UNTO DEATH, NOT REGARDING
HIS LIFE, TO SUPPLY YOUR LACK OF SERVICE TOWARD ME.
It may be that Timothy made the journey to Philippi with Epaphroditus;
but, how...
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The return of Epaphroditus to Philippi:...
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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...
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A Priceless Pair
1 Peter 2:19-30
1. KEY WORDS
19 Trust, comfort, state
20 Likeminded, naturally, care
21 Seek, own, things of Christ
22 Proof, served, gospel
23 Hope, soon
24 Trust, shortly
2...
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“BECAUSE FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST HE CAME NIGH UNTO DEATH, HAZARDING
HIS LIFE TO SUPPLY THAT WHICH WAS LACKING IN YOUR SERVICE TOWARD ME”
“Because”: Here is one more reminder of his personal sacrifice....
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19-30 It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us.
Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a
willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit,
ea...
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BECAUSE FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST HE WAS NIGH UNTO DEATH; by reason he
was so zealous about the work of the ministry in the general, or in
special to carry on that service, as the church's messenger, he...
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1 Clement
We know many among ourselves who have given themselves up to bonds, in
order that they might ransom others. Many, too, have surrendered
themselves to slavery, that with the price[243]...
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PAUL NOW GIVES TWO EXAMPLES OF MEN WHO, LIKE HIMSELF, HAVE THE MIND
THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS (PHILIPPIANS 2:19 TO PHILIPPIANS 3:1).
Having expressed his own willingness to be ‘poured out as a
libation'...
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MEANWHILE HE IS SENDING HIS LETTER WITH EPAPHRODITUS THEIR
FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN WHO HAS BEEN CLOSE TO DEATH ‘FOR THE WORK OF
CHRIST' (PHILIPPIANS 2:25).
Epaphroditus is pictured as having the mind of Chr...
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‘Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in
honour, because for the work of Christ he came nigh to death,
hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service
towa...
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Philippians 2:30. BECAUSE FOR THE WORK OF CHRIST. There is some
uncertainty whether the last two words be not an addition of later
date. Some MSS. read ‘work of the Lord' instead, and some omit them
a...
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_Of his intention soon to send Timothy, and of the immediate return of
Epaphroditus,_ 19-30.
The apostle now turns to personal matters about which he is sure from
their behaviour that they will be int...
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HAZARDING HIS LIFE
(παραβολευσαμενος τη ψυχη). First aorist middle
participle of παραβολευω (from the adjective
παραβολος), to place beside. The old Greek writers used
παραβαλλομα, to expose oneself...
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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...
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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...
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BECAUSE. "He risked his life and nearly died! He thought no price was
too high to pay, to spread the Good News of God's act in Christ to set
men free!!! He was your _proxy_ to me!...
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_I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly _
CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP
I. Is founded in the faith of Christ.
II. Concerns itself for the state of others.
III. Is unselfish.
IV. Is proved by...
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I SUPPOSED IT NECESSARY TO SEND TO YOU EPAPHRODITUS_--_
EPAPHRODITUS
I. His titles.
1. The first of these shows his religion, and his holy union with the
apostle and other believers. For the Christi...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:30 Having said that Jesus was
obedient “to the point of death” (v. Philippians 2:8), Paul now
says that Epaphroditus was “near to death” (v....
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:25 Epaphroditus, who is from
Philippi, is another example of genuine Christian love.
⇐...
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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
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 2:25. EPAPHRODITUS.—Brother, work-mate, comrade-in-arms,
Church-messenger, and serving-man. What a designation! St. Paul thinks
him worthy of all the honou...
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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...
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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...
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1 Corinthians 15:53; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 1 Corinthians 16:17; 2
Corinthians 12:15;...
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The work of Christ. The text varies : some reading work of the Lord,
and others the work absolutely. If the latter, the meaning is labor
for the Gospel; compare Acts 14:38. If the Lord or Christ, the...
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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...
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To supply your deficiency of service — To do what you could not do
in person....