Phi·lip·pi·ans

(fĭ-lĭp′ē-ənz)

pl.n. (used with a sing. verb)

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Philippians

(fɪˈlɪpɪəns)

(Bible) (functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians)

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Phi•lip•pi•ans

(fɪˈlɪp i ənz)

n. (used with a sing. v.)

an Epistle written by Paul to the Christians in Philippi.

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Noun

Philippians - a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Philippi in Macedonia

Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians, Epistle to the Philippians

New Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible

Translations

Philippians

n sing (Bibl) → Philipper pl

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In this day of self-glorification and the celebration of "me," this little story can serve as a reminder of Paul's important words in the book of Philippians: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit" (2:3).

The interests of others

'Philippians'was his letter of thanks for their generosity.

Paul's gentle prayer

Paul went on to describe all the ways in which the Philippians' support was a blessing not just to him but to themselves as well.

Blessed by blessing

Acts 16:6-40 identifies Lydia of Philippi as beginning the first house church in that city, and Paul's letter to the Philippians suggests that a disagreement between two women--Euodia and Syntyche--threatened the unity of the church there (Philippians 4:2-3).

WHY WAS ST. PAUL AT A WOMAN'S WORSHIP SERVICE?

This emphasis is particularly evident in H.'s evaluation of Philemon and Philippians. H.

Philippians, Colossians, Philemon

These aircraft will provide the necessary capacity as Cebu Pacific launches four-weekly flights from Daveo, Philippians, to Kalibo and Puerto Princesa and augments its network in the near future ...

Cebu Pacific

The Son of God voluntarily took upon Himself the character of a slave in order to fulfil the will of God, which He did to the letter (Philippians 2.5 - 11).

Inshort

Philippians 3:8 Play the game according to His rules.

Pray.

Biblical scholars from the US, Australia, and Britain consider such aspects as Paul as a missionary pastor, in priestly service of the servant-Christ, ethnicity and Christian identity in the multi-ethnic first-century world, whether his grace-based gospel was true to Jesus, his Christology and mission to the Gentiles, reconciliation as the heart of his missionary theology, resurrection and mission in Philippians, and what is known about the apostle's financial support.

Paul as missionary; identity, activity, theology, and practice

Paul calls the Philippians to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.

Something worth hoping for: but ... with some fear and trembling

I press towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus-" (Philippians 3).

thought for the day

ERASMUS, Desiderius, Paraphrases on the Epistles to the Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.

Erasmus, Desiderius, Paraphrases on the Epistles to the Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians