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Book of Philippians
Pronunciation:
Authorship and Origin:
It is not clear exactly when Paul wrote Philippians, but it is widely viewed that it was
near the end of his life perhaps from Rome as a prisoner. Paul was in prison in Rome for
about two years (Acts 28:16, 30-31) around 60-62 A.D.. If it was written before that, then
it could be perhaps as early as 54 A.D. from Ephesus.
Overview and Significant sections
This book has three sections, which although clearly written by Paul, seem to be disjointed
from each other. It may be that the letter was dictated at three different times which
would account for the differences in tone, or it may be an accumulation of two or three
letters by Paul all to Philippi. It is not clear, but there is an abrupt change between
3:1 and 3:2. Either the first letter then continues at 4:20, or another letter is then
started.
Significant sections:
- Salutation:
1:1-2
- Partnership in the Gospel
1:3-2:30
Of special note:
- An early Christian Hymn (probably not by Paul)
2:6-11
- Trusting Religion or Trusting Christ
3:1-4:1
- The Life of the Church
4:2-9
- Conclusion and Thanks
4:10-23
For more detailed study:
Read Chapter 1. (the entire book is available here.)
The Concise Matthew Henry Commentary on this book.
bible.org study of this book.
the World Wide Study Bible has Dictionary, Commentary, Scripture and sermons available
Pronunciation:
Authorship and Origin:
It is not clear exactly when Paul wrote Philippians, but it is widely viewed that it was
near the end of his life perhaps from Rome as a prisoner. Paul was in prison in Rome for
about two years (Acts 28:16, 30-31) around 60-62 A.D.. If it was written before that, then
it could be perhaps as early as 54 A.D. from Ephesus.
Overview and Significant sections
This book has three sections, which although clearly written by Paul, seem to be disjointed
from each other. It may be that the letter was dictated at three different times which
would account for the differences in tone, or it may be an accumulation of two or three
letters by Paul all to Philippi. It is not clear, but there is an abrupt change between
3:1 and 3:2. Either the first letter then continues at 4:20, or another letter is then
started.
Significant sections:
- Salutation:
1:1-2
- Partnership in the Gospel
1:3-2:30
Of special note:
- An early Christian Hymn (probably not by Paul)
2:6-11
- Trusting Religion or Trusting Christ
3:1-4:1
- The Life of the Church
4:2-9
- Conclusion and Thanks
4:10-23
For more detailed study:
Read Chapter 1. (the entire book is available here.)
The Concise Matthew Henry Commentary on this book.
bible.org study of this book.
the World Wide Study Bible has Dictionary, Commentary, Scripture and sermons available
on this book.
on this book.
