Philippians - Verse-by-Verse Biblical Exegesis
Philippians - Verse-by-Verse Biblical Exegesis Philippians - Verse-by-Verse Biblical Exegesis
amongst them. One might ask here, “If each saint is indwelt by the Spirit, why is there not that unity among the saints, of which Paul speaks?” The answer is, that this joint-participation in an interest and a mutual and active participation in the things of God is produced by the Spirit, not by virtue of His indwelling, but by virtue of His control over the believer. The trouble in the Philippian church was that all the saints were not living Spirit-filled lives. If they had been, there would have been unity. Graces present in the lives of the Philippian saints would move them to live at peace with one another. Little differences would be patched up. Estrangements would be healed. Bickering would cease. (K. Wuest) Philp. 2:1 Therefore (inferential), if (conditional particle, protasis of a 1st class condition) there is (ellipsis) any (enclitic indefinite pronoun) exhortation (Pred. Nom.; encouragement, admonition, "that can move you or stir you to action") in the sphere of (union with) Christ (Loc. Sph.; and there is: from Bible doctrine in both SGA and SGB status), if (conditional particle) there is (ellipsis) any (continuing) incentive (Pred. Nom.; consolation) to virtue love (Obj. Gen.; and there is: from Bible doctrine in USG status), if (conditional particle) there is (ellipsis) any (continuing) fellowship (Pred. Nom.) with (participation in) the Spirit (Obj. Gen.; and there is: from Bible doctrine), if (conditional particle) there is (ellipsis) any emotional response (Pred. Nom.) and (resultant) tender mercies (Pred. Nom.; and there is: from Bible doctrine), WHO Philippians 2:1 Ei; tij ou=n para,klhsij evn Cristw/| ei; ti paramu,qion avga,phj ei; tij koinwni,a pneu,matoj ei; tij spla,gcna kai. oivktirmoi, VUL Philippians 2:1 si qua ergo consolatio in Christo si quod solacium caritatis si qua societas spiritus si quid viscera et miserationes LWB Philp. 2:2 Bring my inner happiness to completion [filled to the point of overflowing], so that you might keep on thinking [good decisions from a position of strength] the same category of things [systematic theology in the soul], having the same virtue love [occupation with Christ in supergrace A], united in soul rapport [in supergrace B], concentrating together on one thing [having the mind of Christ in ultra-supergrace], KW Philp. 2:2 Fill full my joy by thinking the same thing, by having the same divine selfsacrificial love, being in heart-agreement, thinking the one thing, KJV Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. TRANSLATION HIGHLIGHTS Paul lived in a state of almost perpetual inner happiness because of the doctrine in his soul. But there
is always room for more! If the Philippian believers were able to do all the things he desired for them as a group in the previous verse (Latin: implement), his happiness would be filled to the point of overflowing. The Culminative Aorist tense points to the greatest blessing an apostle or a teacher can experience: the attainment of ultra-supergrace status by his students. Nothing is as rewarding to a teacher than for his students to abound in the spiritual life. So Paul goes over the same attributes in the previous verse with a fine brush, reiterating both the individual and corporate goals in the spiritual life. This time Paul uses three characteristics, making it easier to portray the progressive nature of momentum in the Christian life. The purpose and result of the consistent intake, metabolization and application of Bible doctrine is so believers might (Potential Subjunctive mood) keep on thinking the same category of things. The Iterative Present tense points to the consistent application of doctrine from a position of strength; this means the believer is able to make one good decision after another. On the inside, the believer is learning Bible doctrine on a daily basis and is creating a super-structure in his soul, a complete systematic theology from which to make appropriate decisions. On the outside, the believer is able to draw from the correct theology in his soul to make decisions from divine viewpoint. This is the Christian way of life; this is our highest priority in life. If we are able to concentrate and persevere according to this mandate, we have the opportunity of growing exponentially in the spiritual life. The consistent use of doctrinal rationales enables a believer to reach supergrace A, called “occupation with Christ.” Paul wants all the believers in Philippi to reach supergrace, so that they function corporately with virtue love. He also wants them to be united in soul rapport by attaining supergrace B (Latin: unanimity). And lastly, he hopes they will continue their spiritual momentum (Tendential Present tense) by concentrating on one thing, Bible doctrine. When they “have the mind of Christ,” which is maximum doctrinal saturation of the soul, they will have reached the pinnacle of the spiritual life, ultra-supergrace. If they reach this stage in the spiritual life, they will be functioning corporately with one purpose and one objective. There will be unity in the Spirit (operating from the same base of operations), unity in thought (fulfillment of the priestly function) and unity in action (fulfillment of the ambassadorship function). REVELANT OPINIONS "Minding the same thing" is active minding, the minding of love, αγαπη, which is always bent on an intelligent purpose. Some think that this participle presents an advanced idea. (R.C.H. Lenski) When Paul says that Christ is the pattern for Christian living, he is not talking about imitation. He is talking about impartation. That is, the mind of Christ should be in us, and it can be there only by the power of the Spirit of God. To be of one mind is to let the mind of Christ be in you. That permits differences of expressions, differences in gifts, differences in methods of service, even differences in minor doctrines. We won’t be beating each other on the head because we disagree on these things. If we have the mind of Christ, we will agree on the major tenets of the faith. (J. McGee) Paul knew how to exercise authority when it was necessary, but at present he prefers to use entreaties, because he knew that these would be better fitted ... for persons who were more compliant. (J. Calvin) Notice the chiastic arrangement - two stated ideas are virtually synonymous,
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- Page 37 and 38: one enters fully into this entire c
- Page 39 and 40: extremely rich and abundant (PASubj
- Page 41 and 42: always be ready for action, to inst
- Page 43 and 44: time and eternity. Spiritual maturi
- Page 45 and 46: REVELANT OPINIONS For Paul the goal
- Page 47 and 48: itself and its Messiah Christ were
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- Page 55 and 56: their conduct and speech in public.
- Page 57 and 58: apartment to live in, and attorney
- Page 59 and 60: the Lord gives him more years to li
- Page 61 and 62: face-to-face with Christ. So either
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- Page 65 and 66: united with him in death. In one se
- Page 67 and 68: said to enter Sheol or Hades. After
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- Page 87 and 88: KJV Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be
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- Page 93 and 94: VUL Philippians 2:6 qui cum in form
- Page 95 and 96: He laid aside the form of God. In s
- Page 97 and 98: conversation. (P. O’Brien) Philp.
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- Page 115 and 116: REVELANT OPINIONS Paul's privilege
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- Page 119 and 120: with him), who (Subj. Nom., qualita
- Page 121 and 122: togetherness in our day. There can
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- Page 125 and 126: KJV Philippians 2:26 For he longed
- Page 127 and 128: Philp. 2:27 For (explanatory) truly
- Page 129 and 130: appreciated him when he was there,
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amongst them. One might ask here, “If each saint is indwelt <strong>by</strong> the Spirit, why is there not that unity<br />
among the saints, of which Paul speaks?” The answer is, that this joint-participation in an interest<br />
and a mutual and active participation in the things of God is produced <strong>by</strong> the Spirit, not <strong>by</strong> virtue of<br />
His indwelling, but <strong>by</strong> virtue of His control over the believer. The trouble in the Philippian church<br />
was that all the saints were not living Spirit-filled lives. If they had been, there would have been<br />
unity. Graces present in the lives of the Philippian saints would move them to live at peace with one<br />
another. Little differences would be patched up. Estrangements would be healed. Bickering would<br />
cease. (K. Wuest)<br />
Philp. 2:1 Therefore (inferential), if (conditional particle,<br />
protasis of a 1st class condition) there is (ellipsis) any<br />
(enclitic indefinite pronoun) exhortation (Pred. Nom.;<br />
encouragement, admonition, "that can move you or stir you to<br />
action") in the sphere of (union with) Christ (Loc. Sph.; and<br />
there is: from Bible doctrine in both SGA and SGB status), if<br />
(conditional particle) there is (ellipsis) any (continuing)<br />
incentive (Pred. Nom.; consolation) to virtue love (Obj.<br />
Gen.; and there is: from Bible doctrine in USG status), if<br />
(conditional particle) there is (ellipsis) any (continuing)<br />
fellowship (Pred. Nom.) with (participation in) the Spirit<br />
(Obj. Gen.; and there is: from Bible doctrine), if<br />
(conditional particle) there is (ellipsis) any emotional<br />
response (Pred. Nom.) and (resultant) tender mercies (Pred.<br />
Nom.; and there is: from Bible doctrine),<br />
WHO <strong>Philippians</strong> 2:1 Ei; tij ou=n para,klhsij evn Cristw/| ei; ti paramu,qion avga,phj ei; tij<br />
koinwni,a pneu,matoj ei; tij spla,gcna kai. oivktirmoi,<br />
VUL<br />
<strong>Philippians</strong> 2:1 si qua ergo consolatio in Christo si quod solacium caritatis si qua societas<br />
spiritus si quid viscera et miserationes<br />
LWB Philp. 2:2 Bring my inner happiness to completion [filled to the point of overflowing],<br />
so that you might keep on thinking [good decisions from a position of strength] the same<br />
category of things [systematic theology in the soul], having the same virtue love [occupation<br />
with Christ in supergrace A], united in soul rapport [in supergrace B], concentrating<br />
together on one thing [having the mind of Christ in ultra-supergrace],<br />
KW Philp. 2:2 Fill full my joy <strong>by</strong> thinking the same thing, <strong>by</strong> having the same divine selfsacrificial<br />
love, being in heart-agreement, thinking the one thing,<br />
KJV<br />
<strong>Philippians</strong> 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one<br />
accord, of one mind.<br />
TRANSLATION HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Paul lived in a state of almost perpetual inner happiness because of the doctrine in his soul. But there
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