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[(the very first chapter of this letter)55(, is a distinctive and rhetorical)-15( )-15(s)-15(i)-15(g)-15(n)-15(i)-16(-)]TJ L.5.5a - Interpret figurative language, /F0 1 Tf -0.0001 Tc Q endstream -0.0002 Tc -0.015 Tc 11 0 0 11 87.0949 139.2456 Tm 9 0 0 9 203.0138 55.8736 Tm The New Testament writers consistently urged us to persevere recognizing that some Christians will not do so (Titus 2:11-13; Hebrews 2:1; Hebrews 4:1; Hebrews 6:1-8; et al.). The major value of this pericope (Philippians 1:19-26) is its revelation of Pauls attitude toward life and death. 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The book of Philippians undertakes by no means to define what the gospel is. -0.0001 Tc ((verse 13). -0.02 Tc -25.46416 -1.40015 TD He did not refer to separation from his loved ones or from what he had worked so hard to accumulate or accomplish either. BT 24.31462 0 TD Figurative language is using language to mean something beyond the literal definition of the words on the page. BT 0.0719 Tw Q (y)Tj Web(29) For (or, because) unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ.--The force lies, first, in the phrase "it is given" (rather, it was given, from the beginning)--for the original signifies "it was granted as a privilege" or "favour" (as in Acts 27:24; 1Corinthians 2:12; Galatians 3:18)--and next in the words "on behalf of Christ. (. )]TJ (duced by a verb of knowing \()Tj f 11 0 0 11 319.0525 347.0626 Tm 5:8; 2 Cor. -0.0251 Tc -1.28848 -1.09091 TD (Afrikaans translation)Tj BT 2.55396 0 TD (Which interpretation is to be preferred? 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BT 65.197 76.536 289.134 453.543 re (In Greek it has three clauses:)Tj 9 0 0 9 80.3701 511.8658 Tm -0.0002 Tc The fact that he said, "I know that I shall remain," raises the question of whether he had received some special revelation. -0.0001 Tc BT 0 Tw ET [Note: Fee, p. 67. 0.0065 Tw ET If you can, explain each. -0.0002 Tc ET 9 0 0 9 181.546 473.8658 Tm -12.2393 -1.09091 TD (103)Tj q ET 25.77034 0 TD 0.033 Tw ET /F0 1 Tf BT /F0 1 Tf At the same time it is not necessary to choose between)Tj BT [(is supported by the context and, with the prospect of Paul\325)55(s return,)]TJ 0 Tc T* (ajpokaradokiva)Tj 0 -1.11111 TD /F1 1 Tf ((1:20-24) allows for both interpretations: his )Tj T* [(expectations of judgment \(as in 2 Cor)55(. (and perseverance.)' [(term that describes a soldier posted as a sentinel. 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(ejn ejmoi;)Tj (kai; tou`to)Tj (a)' BT 0 Tw 0.04 Tw (caivrw)Tj 0 Tw A commentary of Paul\325)55(s Letter to the churches in Galatia. 1 g BT 9 0 0 9 114.5802 167.7877 Tm -1.54617 -1.40015 TD 9 0 0 9 103.0951 511.8658 Tm 0 0 0 0 k -0.0264 Tc ET -0.0001 Tc Eerdmans Publishing Company)92(. -0.03 Tc /F5 1 Tf (The Epistle of Saint Paul to the Philippians)Tj -0.016 Tc ET -0.0202 Tw ET [(Important for the ar)18(gument here is that the real cause of their cou-)]TJ 1.28848 -1.40015 TD /F5 1 Tf BT The triple comparative )' BT Dallas had a record with the fuzz a mile long. 0 Tw [-1046(the hendiadys in 1:20 that serves to connect the concepts )]TJ They also develop the theme of partnership in the gospel. B. Lightfoot, St. Pauls Epistle to the Philippians, pp. ET (Acta Theologica)Tj (phrase )Tj BT ET This is one of the most comforting verses in the Bible for Christians. 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(ted by pure motives: )Tj 11 0 0 11 158.6568 228.539 Tm 9 0 0 9 311.0256 259.661 Tm 11.44976 0 TD (by concentrating upon the facts of the case and the persons involv)Tj /F5 1 Tf )]TJ -25.82526 -1.40015 TD 9 0 0 9 295.7185 332.724 Tm /F1 1 Tf [(ajnagkaiovt)-20(eron)]TJ 0 Tc The fellowship in view, as the use of this word in the New Testament indicates, means sharing together with mutual activity and mutual benefit in a close bond. ((1:17))Tj Philippians 2:1-5; Philippians 3:15; Philippians 3:19; Philippians 4:2; Philippians 4:10). ET ((1979). In our day, when we tend to voice prayer requests for physical needs primarily, we need to follow Pauls example of putting the spiritual needs of others high on our prayer lists. (that the Philippians were facing great adversity)Tj -0.015 Tc /F5 1 Tf /F0 1 Tf << -0.025 Tc q 1.28848 -1.40014 TD /F0 1 Tf 0.025 Tw 0.0314 Tw [(better to describe the way in which he ar)18(gues instead of focusing)]TJ /F0 1 Tf (ujaggelivou kei`mai, )Tj ET T* /GS0 gs 0.0313 Tw f ET /Type/Encoding T* 9 0 0 9 167.9313 402.1256 Tm -0.0152 Tc 1.54617 0 TD (o)Tj (menw` kai; paramenw`)Tj -0.015 Tc /GS2 gs 0.0495 Tw 9 0 0 9 80.3701 407.1731 Tm -23.04844 -1.11111 TD ((b) their joy in the faith, and (c) their exultation through his ministr)Tj /F0 1 Tf -0.0141 Tw Q Stuttgart: United)Tj (INGRICH)Tj /F5 1 Tf 0.0422 Tw 243.]. 0.012 Tw /GS2 gs /F1 1 Tf (3.2 Philippians 1:12-17. WebL.3.5a - Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps). 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