Philippians - Verse-by-Verse Biblical Exegesis

(Acc. Dir. Obj.).
WHO Philippians 4:21 VAspa,sasqe pa,nta a[gion evn Cristw/| VIhsou/ avspa,zontai u`ma/j oi` su.n evmoi.
avdelfoi,
VUL Philippians 4:21 salutate omnem sanctum in Christo Iesu salutant vos qui mecum sunt
fratres
LWB Philp. 4:22 All the saints [other believers in Rome] salute you, especially those from
Caesar’s palace [VIPs and slaves].
KW Philp. 4:22 All the saints send greeting to you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
KJV Philippians 4:22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
TRANSLATION HIGHLIGHTS
All the other believers in the geographical area around Rome also salute (Customary Present
tense) the Philippian believers. A special greeting comes from believers who live in Caesar’s
palace. These believers could be VIPs, slaves, or both. The important thing is that the gospel had
reached into the household of Caesar; there was positive volition to Bible doctrine right under
his nose!
REVELANT OPINIONS
The believers in Caesar’s household would include civil servants and government officials.
(Dibelius) In addition to his own and his coworkers’ greetings, Paul now sends them from all of
God’s people who are with him, especially those of the imperial household. The expression “pantes
oi hagioi” extends the circle of brothers who send their greetings to the Philippians to include all the
church members in the place of Paul’s captivity. Christians who were not so closely related to the
apostle and his work are obviously in mind. (P. O’Brien) Whether slaves (as they probably were) or
officials of the court, whether of higher or lower rank, they were attached to the person of Nero and
witnessed the abominations of his loathsome life. God’s grace is sufficient for us, whatever our
outward lot may be. Paul in chains, these Christians of Nero’s household in the palace, lived a holy
life. Holiness is possible in all conditions of life, in the deepest poverty, and amid all the temptations
of wealth and evil example. (B. Caffin)
Philp. 4:22 All (Acc. Spec.) the saints (Subj. Nom.; other
believers who are in Rome) salute (avspa,zomai, PMI3P, Customary,
Deponent; greet) you (Acc. Dir. Obj.), especially
(superlative adverb - particularly, most of all) those (Nom.
Appos.) from Caesar's palace (Abl. Source, Gen. Place; VIP's
in the palace who are positive towards Bible doctrine;
promotion does not have to destroy positive volition towards
Bible doctrine - these people passed the prosperity test).