The epistles of Paul to the Philippians and to Philemon : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes /
by Jac. J. Muller.
- Grand Rapids : Eerdmans, (c)1955..
- 200 pages ; 23 cm
- The New International Commentary on the New Testament .
Includes bibliographies and index.
The epistle of Paul to the Philippians -- Salutation 1:1-2 -- Thanksgiving for partnership in the Gospel 1:3-8 -- Prayer for the church 1:9-11 -- Advancement of the Gospel by his imprisonment 1: 12-14 -- In pretence or in truth Christ is proclaimed 1:15-18 -- Christ will be honored, whether by life or by death 1: 19-20 -- To live or to die: which shall he choose? 1:21-24 -- Conviction that he will live to visit them again 1:25-26 -- Admonition to steadfastness in all circumstances 1:27-30 -- Exhortation to unanimity and humility 2:1-4 -- The example of Christ in his self-humiliation 2:5-8 -- The exaltation of Christ and his recognition as Lord 2:9-11 -- Exhortation to work out their own salvation 2: 12-13 -- Call to a blameless manner of life 2: 14-18 -- Contemplated mission of Timothy to Philippi 2: 19-24 -- Concerning Epaphroditus and his return to Philippi 2: 25-30 -- Warning against Juda istic teachers 3:1-3 -- Paul's ground for confidence in the flesh 3:4-6 -- All counted as loss for the sake of Christ 3:7-11 -- Pressing on towards the goal 3:12-16 -- Enemies of the cross of Christ 3:17-19 -- The blessed hope of believers 3:20-21 -- Exhortation to steadfastness and unanimity 4: 1-3 -- Exhortation to various Christian virtues 4: 4-9 -- Content in all circumstances 4:10-13 -- The church's appreciated support 4:14-18 -- God will supply every need 4:19-20 -- Greetings and benediction 4:21-23 -- The epistle of Paul to Philemon -- Salutation 1:1-3 -- Thanksgiving for love and faith of Philemon 4-7 -- Plea for Onesimus 8-12 -- Paul's consideration in sending back Onesimus 13-16 -- Appeal to Philemon to receive Onesimus 17-21 -- Personal matters. Greetings 22-25.