“ Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. ”
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh - To live. All this is language derived from the belief that the soul will be separate from the body at death, and will occupy a separate state of existence....
Php_1:19-26. His Prospects. The successful preaching of the gospel will turn to his own salvation. Otherwise he would be put to shame. His desire is that in his person, whether by life or by death,...
abide. Greek epimeno. See Acts 10:48 . for . on account of. App-104. Philippians 1:2 .
DISCOURSE: 2140 ST. PAUL’S DILEMMA Philippians 1:21-24 . To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot no...
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. To abide in the flesh - It would certainly be gain to myself to die, but it will be a gain to you if I live. If I die I shall go immediat...
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. To abide - to continue longer. For you , х di' ( G1223 ) humas ( G5209 )] - 'for your sake.' To be of service to you, I...
The Prisoner Apostle in Rome § 1. Address and Salutation ( Philippians 1:1-2 ). Philippians 1:1 ; Philippians 1:2 . The form of greeting in Philippians 1:1-2 is that common to the Epistles of...
[ 2. Statement of St. Paul’s condition at Rome ( Philippians 1:12-26 ). (1) THE RAPID PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL through his bonds, and through the preaching of others, whether in strife or in goodwil...
Chapter 4 THE CHOICE BETWEEN LIVING AND DYING. Philippians 1:21-26 (R.V.) AT the close of the preceding section we see that the ruling principle of the Apostle-the earnest expectation and hope...
Privileged to Suffer in Christ's behalf Philippians 1:22-30 Our “manner of life” is all-important. In the open day and in the hours of darkness it must be worthy of the gospel. We must show our...
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 o...
(15) Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: (16) The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: (17) But the othe...
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh ,.... To continue in the body, not always, but a little longer, [is] more needful for you ; for their comfort, edification, and instruction, their further profit...
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Ver. 24:. Is more needful for you ] Mr Bolton dying, and desiring to be dissolved, being told that it was indeed better for him to he...
Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh In the body; is more needful for you And the rest who have embraced the gospel. For, as he said to the elders of the church at Ephesus, he foresaw that after...
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, "servant...
The Apostle's Generous Exultation. A. D. 62. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die i...
However, with respect to the church, by his staying here in this mortal body he persuades himself, knowing the subtlety of false apostles, who would enter in as grievous wolves, Acts 20:29 , it...
Paul Stresses That He Faces The Future Decision To Be Made By Rome About Him With Confidence. To Live Will Mean That He Can Continue To Serve God's People. To Die Will Mean That He Enters Straight I...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 1:19 . This shall turn to my salvation. —“ Salvation in the highest sense. These trials will develop the spiritual life in the apostle, will be a path...
Philippians 1:21-24 The Fruit of Labour. Such words can never lose their power. They come down to us from a purer air; yet the voice is human, and is audible to all who feel. They sum up the cons...
Philippians 1:12-14 . But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the thing, which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; so that my bonds in Christ are ma...
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...
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 E...
Paul's complete trust in his Savior's gracious will:
2 Corinthians 8:23 ; 2 Timothy 4:10 ; 2 Timothy 4:11 ; 3 John 1:8 ; Acts 12:12 ; Acts 12:25 ; Acts 13:13 ; Acts 15:37-39 ; Acts 19:29 ; Acts 27:2 ; Colossians 4:10 ; Colossians 4:14 ; Ph...
Preaching Christ Philippians 1:15-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Some preach Christ of envy and strife. Of one thing we are sure: we are commanded to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered....