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Verse 7. _IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS_] εστι δικαιον.
It is just that I should think so, because I have you in my heart-you
live in my warmest love and most affectionate remembrance.
_INASMUCH A...
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EVEN AS IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL - “There is a
reason why I should cherish this hope of you, and this confident
expectation that you will be saved. That reason is found in the
eviden...
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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 apo...
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PHP_1:3-11. THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION. Paul usually begins his
letters with congratulations and thanksgivings, even when he has to
follow with complaints and rebukes. In writing to Philippi he has...
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A FRIEND TO HIS FRIENDS (Php_1:1-2)...
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In all my remembrance of you I thank my God for you, and always in
every one of my prayers, I pray for you with joy, because you have
been in partnership with me for the furtherance of the gospel from...
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MEET. just, or right. App-191.
ME. Emph.
OF. App-104.
BECAUSE. App-104.Philippians 1:2.
DEFENCE. Greek. _apologia_. See Acts 22:1.
CONFIRMATION. Greek. _bebaiosis._ Only here and...
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_meet_ Lit., and better, JUST, RIGHT.
_for me_ The pronoun is emphatic in the Greek; "for _me_, whatever may
be right for others."
_to think this_ Better, TO BE OF THIS MIND, to feel the thankfulness...
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Philippians 1:6 is a parenthesis in the thought, suggested probably by
the last words of Philippians 1:5. We now take up the thread of
Philippians 1:4-5; the thankful remembrance, the glad prayer,
occ...
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THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER FOR THE PHILIPPIAN SAINTS...
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ΚΑΘΏΣ (G2531) подобно тому, как. Это слово
имеет легкое причинное значение и
часто используется для введения новых
мыслей (Gnilka).
ΈΣΤΙΝ ΔΊΚΑΙΟΝ (G1510; G1342) справедливо.
Хотя это выражение может...
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OUTLINE OF 1:3-11
A.
Thanks and prayer for the Philippians 1:3-11
1.
Thanks: Philippians 1:3-8
a.
Thanks given always; Philippians 1:3
b.
Thanks given with j
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Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have
you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and
confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace....
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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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1:7 righteous (f-4) Or 'I feel it righteous,' 'it is right.' see
Ephesians 6:1 . grace. (g-43) Or 'fellow-partakers ( _ sun-koinonos_ ,
as Revelation 1:9 ) with me of grace.'...
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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...
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The assurance above expressed is supported by the reflexion that IT IS
RIGHT TO CHERISH THESE THOUGHTS—of thankfulness, joy, trust—ABOUT
YOU ALL, SINCE I HOLD YOU IN MY HEART.. AS BEING ALL OF YOU
FEL...
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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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IT IS MEET. — Rather, _it is but right,_ or _just; it is but your
due._
TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL. — Rather, _to be in this mind; to have
this feeling on behalf of you all._ The word here rendered “to...
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(3-8) In these verses St. Paul strikes that keynote of joy and
confidence, which is dominant throughout the whole Epistle, and which
is singularly remarkable when we remember that it was written in
ca...
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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 2
THE APOSTLE'S MIND ABOUT THE PHILIPPIANS.
Philippians 1:3 (R.V.)
AFTER the salutation, the first thing in the Epistle is a warm
utterance of the feelings and the desires which Paul habitua...
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HIS THANKFULNESS, LOVE AND CONFIDENCE FOR THE PHILIPPIANS....
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δίκαιον. = our “right” or “natural”. τοῦτο
φρονεῖν ὑπ. ὑμ. Not “think this concerning you,” but
“have this care on your behalf”; _cf._ chap. Philippians 4:10
τὸ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ φρονεῖν. τοῦτο of course
refe...
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REJOICE IN GROWTH AND SEEK INCREASE
Philippians 1:1
It is exceedingly difficult to compress this Epistle, which is the
tenderest and most personal of them all. Every word merits
consideration; every...
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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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CONFIDENCE PLACED IN THE LORD
A man with a broken watch might take it to the repairman. The
repairman, after examining it might say he could not fix it. The only
alternative would then be to send it b...
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Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you
in my heart; inasmuch as both in my (e) bonds, and in the defence and
confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my (f)...
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_In the defence, &c. being then a prisoner, waiting for his trial; and
the defence he could make for himself, and the sentence of the judge.
(Witham)_...
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(3) В¶ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, (4) Always in
every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, (5) For your
fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; (6) Bei...
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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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7_As it is reasonable_. For we are envious (42) valuators of the gifts
of God if we do not reckon as children of God those in whom there
shine forth those true tokens of piety, which are the marks by...
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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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EVEN AS IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL,.... Some connect
these words with Philippians 1:3; as if the apostle's sense was, that
it became him to be thus affected to them, and mindful of the...
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Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you
in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and
confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace....
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_I thank my God upon every remembrance_ Or _mention_, as μνεια
equally signifies; _of you_ Whether before the throne of grace, or
when conversing with my fellow-Christians. The clause may also be
rend...
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BECAUSE I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART; the marginal rendering, "because ye
have me in your heart," best suits the context, their affection for
the apostle being to him one of the proofs that God had begun a...
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THE APOSTLE'S PERSONAL FEELING TOWARD THE PHILIPPIAN CHRISTIANS.
His grateful and confident prayer:...
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EVEN AS IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL, BECAUSE I HAVE YOU
IN MY HEART, INASMUCH AS BOTH IN MY BONDS AND IN THE DEFENSE AND
CONFIRMATION OF THE GOSPEL YE ALL ARE PARTAKERS OF MY GRACE.
The...
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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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How to Increase Your Joy
1 Peter 1:1-11
1. KEY WORDS
1 Servants, saints, bishops, deacons
2 Grace, peace
3 Thanks, remembrance
4 Prayer, request
5 Fellowship, gospel
6 Confident, perform
7 Me...
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I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART:
Or, you have me in your heart
PARTAKERS OF MY GRACE:
Or, partakers with me of grace...
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“EVEN AS IT IS RIGHT FOR ME TO BE THUS MINDED ON BEHALF OF YOU ALL,
BECAUSE. HAVE YOU IN MY HEART, INASMUCH AS, BOTH IN MY BONDS AND IN
THE DEFENSE AND CONFIRMATION OF THE GOSPEL, YE ALL ARE PARTAKERS...
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1-7 The highest honour of the most eminent ministers is, to be
servants of Christ. And those who are not really saints on earth,
never will be saints in heaven. Out of Christ, the best saints are
sin...
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EVEN AS IT IS MEET FOR ME TO THINK THIS OF YOU ALL; i.e. consonant to
the law of equity and charity, ACTS 4:19 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 COLOSSIANS
4:1, with...
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Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV
with the Philippians, to whom the apostle speaks, calling them
"fellow-partakers of joy,"[126]...
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Php_1:7 as G2531 is G2076 (G5748) right G1342 me G1698 think G5426
(G5721) this G5124 of G5228 you G5216 all...
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PAUL EXPRESSES HIS CONTINUAL CONCERN FOR THEM IN THE LIGHT OF HIS
CERTAINTY THAT GOD WILL PRESERVE HIS TRUE PEOPLE TO THE END
(PHILIPPIANS 1:3).
Paul now proceeded to thank God for every remembrance o...
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‘Even as it is right for me to be minded in this way on behalf of
you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds
and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you all are...
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_Thanksgivings and Prayers,_ 3-11.
The apostle gives the tone to his Epistle in this opening clause. He
is thankful for what he knows of the past conduct of the Philippians,
and looks forward with con...
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Philippians 1:7. EVEN AS IT IS RIGHT. The apostle has just grounds for
the opinion which he has expressed. He has seen and valued God's work
within them, both from their behaviour towards himself and...
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BECAUSE I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART
(δια το εχειν με εν τη καρδια υμας). Or
"because you hold me in your heart." Literally, "because of the
holding me (or you) in the heart as to you (or me)." One accusa...
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Philippians 1:7
A Man in Rome carries the Philippian Church in his heart.
I. He who carries the world elsewhere than in his heart will soon wish
to cast off his burden.
II. He who carries the good...
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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 their...
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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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YOU ARE ALWAYS! "You are especially dear to me in Christ!!!" FOR YOU.
They all share a common grace in Christ, but Paul probably means the
way they shared with him in sending Epaphroditus with gifts t...
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:7 Paul’s IMPRISONMENT would have
been a source of great shame in that culture, but the Philippians
still supported him....
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:3 Paul’s letters frequently
begin with thanksgiving and prayer. The prayer here helps establish
the letter’s major themes.
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PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 1:1 Greeting and Prayer. Paul greets
his readers and expresses his gratitude (vv. Philippians 1:3) and
affection (vv....
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Philippians 1:3. I THANK MY GOD.—The keynote of the whole epistle.
As the apostle’s strains of praise had been heard by the prisoners
in the Philippian gaol, so now fr...
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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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1 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 1
Thessalonians 3:9;...
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Even as [κ α θ ω ς]. The reason for being confident (ver. 6).
Defense [α π ο λ ο γ ι α]. See on 1 Peter 3:15.
Confirmation [β ε β α ι ω σ ε ι]. Only here and Hebrews 6:16.
The kindred verb bebaiow to...
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THE SAINTS IN CHRIST JESUS
Philippians 1:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
We are entering a most remarkable Book written by the Holy Ghost
through Paul. It is a Book that discloses many of those tender and
gent...
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As it is right for me to think this of you all — Why? He does not
say, "Because of an eternal decree;" or, "Because a saint must
persevere;" but, because I have you in my heart, who were all
partakers...
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In these words our apostle assigns. ground and. reason of that
confidence which he expressed himself to have of the Philippians'
perseverance in grace and holiness, in the foregoing verse, namely,
bec...