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Thursday, April 25th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
the Fourth Week after Easter
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Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Philippians 3". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/philippians-3.html. 1878.
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Philippians 3". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (49)New Testament (19)Individual Books (13)
Verse 1
Verse 1
To write the same things; to repeat the cautions and instructions which he had given them when present.--Is not grievous; is not painful.
Verse 2
Verse 2
Dogs; a reproachful term, designating arrogant and dangerous men.--The concision; the spirit which insisted upon the spiritual efficacy of the Jewish rite of circumcision.
Verse 3
Verse 3
We are the circumcision; that is, the true children of Abraham, and people of God. The term is used in a similar manner in Romans 2:28,Romans 2:29.--No confidence in the flesh; no trust in such outward bodily rites.
Verse 5
Verse 5
The eighth day; the regular time appointed by the law. (Genesis 17:12.)
Verse 6
Verse 6
Concerning zeal; in respect to zeal.--The righteousness which is in the law; the fulfilment of all the outward Mosaic rites.
Verse 7
Verse 7
Were gain to me; were prized and valued.
Verse 8
Verse 8
But loss for, &c.; of no value in comparison with.
Verse 10
Verse 10
Know--the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings; experience the powerful influences of his resurrection, and share his sufferings.--Being made conformable unto his death;--ready to follow him in his death.
Verse 12
Verse 12
Were already perfect; had perfected or completed my course so as to attain the final reward.--Apprehend; receive.
Verse 13
Verse 13
I count not; I consider not.
Verse 15
Verse 15
As many as be perfect; all those whose Christian characters are advanced and mature.--Be otherwise minded; if they have not attained to the views above inculcated.