Bible Commentary

Rejoice in the Lord always: [and] again I say, Rejoice. 4. Rejoice in the Lord.] Cp. Php 3:1, and note. alway ] This word is a strong argument against the rendering “ Farewell,” instead of “ Rejoice.” “ Always ” would read strange and unnatural in such a connexion. And cp. 1Th 5:16. He leads … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 4:4”

And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and [with] other my fellow laborers, whose names [are] in the book of life. 3. And I entreat ] Better, Yea, I request, or beg (as in our polite use of that word). also ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 4:3”

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 2. I beseech ] R.V., I exhort. But the tenderer English word well represents the general tone here, and the Greek fully admits it as a rendering. See e.g. 2Co 12:8. Observe the repetition of the word. Euodias Syntyche … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 4:2”

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, [my] dearly beloved. Ch. Php 4:1-7. With such a prospect, and such a Saviour, let them be steadfast, united, joyful, self-forgetful, restful, prayerful, and the peace of god shall be theirs 1. Therefore ] In view of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 4:1”

Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. 21. change ] The Greek verb is cognate to the word schma, on which see second note on Php 2:8. It occurs also 2Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 3:21”

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ: 20. For ] The A.V., by marking Php 3:18-19 as a parenthesis, connects this “for” with Php 3:17. But there is no need for this. A suppressed link of thought is easily seen and expressed between Php … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 3:20”

Whose end [is] destruction, whose God [is their] belly, and [whose] glory [is] in their shame, who mind earthly things.) 19. end ] A word of awful and hopeless import. Cp. Rom 6:21 ; 2Co 11:15; Heb 6:8; 1Pe 4:17. destruction ] R.V., perdition. See on Php 1:28. their belly ] Lit. and better, the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 3:19”

(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, [that they are] the enemies of the cross of Christ: 18. many ] Evidently holders of an antinomian parody of the Gospel of grace; see on Php 3:12. That there were such in the primeval Church appears also from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 3:18”

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an example. 17 21. Application of the thought of progress: warning against antinomian distortion of the truth of grace: the coming glory of the body, a motive to holy purity 17. Brethren ] A renewed earnest address, introducing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 3:17”

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 16. Nevertheless ] Better, with R.V., only; a word, like the Greek, of less contrast and easier transition. attained ] Not the same Greek verb as that in Php 3:12, though R.V. (with A.V.) gives the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philippians 3:16”