Biblical Commentary
- Philippians 1:3-11
Paul gives thanks for the Philippian Christians. He prays for them joyfully, and invites their prayers for himself. He prays that their love might overflow.
- Philippians 1:21-30
Paul considers life to be Christ and death to be gain. In life, he can serve Christ. In death, he will be with the risen Christ.
- Philippians 2:1-13
Imitate the humility of Christ, who didn't consider equality with the Father to be something to be grasped, but who instead emptied himself to be born as a man and became obedient even unto death on a cross.
- Philippians 2:5-11
Imitate the humility of Christ, who didn't consider equality with the Father to be something to be grasped, but who instead emptied himself to be born as a man and became obedient even unto death on a cross.
- Philippians 3:4b-14
Paul outlines his credentials as a faithful Jew. However, he now regards these as nothing in comparison to what he has gained in Christ.
- Philippians 3:17-4:1
Paul encourages the Philippian Christians to emulate his example of faith. The end of those who live as enemies of Christ is destruction.
- Philippians 3:17-4:1
Paul encourages the Philippian Christians to emulate his example of faith. The end of those who live as enemies of Christ is destruction.
- Philippians 4:1-9
Rejoice in the Lord always. Let your gentleness be known. Think about things that are honorable, pure, pleasing, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise.