Philippians 3 (#1138)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Philippians 3:2 dogs: backbiters; concision: those that mutilate the flesh
Philippians 3:4 circumcision: cf. Rom 2:28-29; I Cor 7:19; Gal 5:6; Gal 6:15; Eph 2:11; Col 2:11; Col 3:11
Philippians 3:11 resurrection: “out resurrection” (exanastasis) referring to the gathering together, as we will be pulled out from among those not born again
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Philippians 2 (#1137)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Philippians 2:5 this mind: these thoughts
Philippians 2:6 form: cf. image (Gen 1:27; II Cor 4:4) – spirit
equal: “equal in quality or quantity” cf. John 5:18, Acts 11:17 (like)
Philippians 2:7 made himself of no reputation: emptied himself (of pride, etc.)
Philippians 2:12 salvation: deliverance; fear and trembling: awe and responsibility
Philippians 2:17 offered: poured out as a drink offering
Philippians 2:28 carefully: diligently
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Philippians 1 (#1136)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Philippians 1:7 Meet: righteous, acceptable
Philippians 1:8 In the bowels: with affection or tender compassion
Philippians 1:16 Contention: electioneering, partisanship
Philippians 1:18 Whether in pretense or in truth: whether with false motives or true
Philippians 1:21 To live is Christ, to die is gain – when? At the return of Christ
Philippians 1:27 Conversation: conduct as a citizen
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Ephesians 6 (#1135)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Ephesians 6:2 first commandment with promise: Ex 20:12
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Ephesians 5 (#1134)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Ephesians 5:9 spirit: light in uncials
Ephesians 5:16 redeeming: buying up (making the best use of)
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Ephesians 4 (#1133)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Ephesians 4:1 vocation: calling
Ephesians 4:9 descended: cf. I Pet 3:18-20
Ephesians 4:12 perfecting: equipping (katartismos – cf. II Tim 3:16-17 – artios, exartizo)
Ephesians 4:23 in the spirit: by means of the spirit
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Ephesians 3 (#1132)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Ephesians 3:2 dispensation: administration
Ephesians 3:6 heirs with, body with, partakers with
This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel,
members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
Ephesians 3:9 fellowship: administration in uncials; “by Jesus Christ” not in uncials; in: or by
Ephesians 3:10 known: made known
Ephesians 3:14 “of our Lord Jesus Christ” not in uncials
Ephesians 3:15 family: or fatherhood
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Ephesians 2 (#1131)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Ephesians 2:1 Quickened: made alive
Ephesians 2:3 Conversation: manner of life, conduct
Ephesians 2:11 Circumcision/Uncircumcision: cf.
Romans 2:28-29
I Corinthians 7:19
Galatians 5:6
Galatians 6:15
Philippians 3:3
Colossians 2:11
Colossians 3:11
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Ephesians 1 (#1130)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Ephesians 1:1 at Ephesus – not in earliest MSS, cf. Col. 4:16: encyclical
Ephesians 1:3 in heavenly [places], cf. Phil 3:20: our conversation (citizenship) is in heaven
Ephesians 1:5 adoption of children: sonship
Ephesians 1:6 accepted: lovely, agreeable, honored with blessings; he showed grace to us
Ephesians 1:17 spirit of wisdom: spiritual wisdom
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Always Rest in the Lord (#1129)
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Verse Listing and Notes
Exodus 33:11-15 My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest
II Chronicles 14(15) God gave Asa rest: he built and fought
II Chronicles 20:30 God gave Jehoshaphat rest round about
Psalms 37:7 Rest in the Lord [be still, silent before the Lord]; Wait patiently for him
Isaish 28:11,12 This is the rest, this is the refreshing
Isaish 30:1-17 In returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be your strength (vs. 15)
Matthew 11:28-30 He gives rest
I Corinthians 14:21 Other tongues and other lips: SIT
Philippians. 4:4-9 Be anxious for nothing (moderation – gentleness, patience)
Don’t worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God, which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus – JB Phillips
Philippians 4:6-7 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. – NLT
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