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the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
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Bible Commentaries
Philippians 3

Abbott's Illustrated New TestamentAbbott's NT

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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.

Bibliographical Information
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.
 
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