Philippians 2:3-8

Introduction

Epistle to Philippians Is Written

Faithlife, LLC. “Epistle to Philippians Is Written.” Logos Bible Study, Computer software. Logos Bible Study Factbook. Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, LLC, December 9, 2023. https://ref.ly/logos4/Factbook?ref=bk.tle%3aepistlephilippianswritten. A. The background material on Philippians (with footnotes from Logos)

B. The theme material in Philippians 2:3-8 (with footnotes from Logos)

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BKBC Ac-Phm: B. 1:27–2:18. Instructions for the Church

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit. Empty conceit (kenodoxia) is a prideful opinion that one is of the right opinion (doxa) when one is actually in error (kenos; cf. Wis. 14:4; 4 Macc. 2:15; 8:18; Hawthorne, 69). Humility of mind is a derogatory expression in much of Greek literature (Epictetus, Discourses 3.24.56), while in the Old Testament its cognates refer to the Lord’s acting in history to bring down the proud and arrogant while exalting the lowly (cf. Amos 2:6; Isa. 2:9; Judges 4:23; 2 Sam. 22:28; Pss. 10:17; 31:7; Job 5:11; Prov. 3:34; 15:33; O’Brien, 180–81).

Gurtner, Daniel M. “Philippians.” In The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary: Acts–Philemon, edited by Craig A. Evans and Craig A. Bubeck, 578. First Edition. Colorado Springs, CO: David C Cook, 2004.

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Evans, Craig A., and Craig A. Bubeck, eds. The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary: Acts–Philemon. First Edition. Colorado Springs, CO: David C Cook, 2004.

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BKC: The Purposes for the Epistle

The Purposes for the Epistle

The initial reason for writing, as indicated, seems to have been to thank the Philippians for their love gift. But Paul also took advantage of this opportunity to address some of the problems in their church. Apparently rivalry and personal ambition were present among some of the saints (2:3–4; 4:2). The Judaizers were also gaining a hearing (3:1–3). In addition, an antinomian tendency was creeping in (3:18–19).

Lightner, Robert P. “Philippians.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, 2:648. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985.

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Lightner, Robert P. “Philippians.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985.

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LBD: Author and Literary Integrity

Author and Literary Integrity

Although Paul is widely accepted as the author of Philippians, there is disagreement over whether the canonical letter is a unified whole or as many as three letters grafted together. In light of what is perceived as an abrupt change of tone, the main letter could have flowed from 3:1 directly to 4:4, with the section from 3:2 to 4:3 comprising a separate letter fragment.

The view that Philippians was originally three different letters has led to a variety of partition theories. One common division is as follows:

• Letter A—4:10–20;

• Letter B—1:1–3:1; 4:4–7, 21–23;

• Letter C—3:2–4:3; 4:8–9.

Kuo, Jason C. “Philippians, Letter to the.” Edited by John D. Barry, David Bomar, Derek R. Brown, Rachel Klippenstein, Douglas Mangum, Carrie Sinclair Wolcott, Lazarus Wentz, Elliot Ritzema, and Wendy Widder. The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016.

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Kuo, Jason C. “Philippians, Letter to the.” Edited by John D. Barry, David Bomar, Derek R. Brown, Rachel Klippenstein, Douglas Mangum, Carrie Sinclair Wolcott, Lazarus Wentz, Elliot Ritzema, and Wendy Widder. The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016.

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BKC: The Date of the Epistle

The Date of the Epistle

Paul was in bondage when he wrote Philippians. But all do not agree which imprisonment he was experiencing when he wrote the book. Most believe he was in Rome at the time; some suggest he was in Caesarea; and a few argue for Ephesus.

The Scriptures give no clear indication of any imprisonment in Ephesus. As for Caesarea, Paul was confined there for two years, but imminent martyrdom is not suggested in the account which describes this confinement (Acts 23–24). His reference to the palace guard (Phil. 1:13) as well as his concern about facing possible death (vv. 20–26) argue for his writing from Rome. The date of the writing would then be a.d. 61 or 62

Lightner, Robert P. “Philippians.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, 2:646–647. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985.

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Lightner, Robert P. “Philippians.” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, edited by J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985.

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NBD: II. Date and Provenance

II. Date and provenance

From the record of Paul’s life in the Acts of the Apostles we know of only three imprisonments (16:23–40; 21:32–23:30; 28:30), during one of which this letter was written (Phil. 1:7, 13–14, 16). It obviously cannot have been written during the first; and it seems at first sight that the choice is a simple one between his captivity at Caesarea and the 2 years’ detention at Rome.

a. The Caesarean hypothesis

This view goes back to 1799, when it was propounded by H. E. G. Paulus. Rather surprising support came later from E. Lohmeyer in the Meyer commentary, and there have been several suggestive studies (see Martin, Philippians, NCB, 1976, pp. 45–48) in support of this setting of the letter. The suggestion of the letter’s composition during the imprisonment at Caesarea contains some difficulties, which may be enumerated as follows:

1. The custody of Acts 23:35 does not suggest the imminent martyrdom which Lohmeyer takes as the controlling theme of the entire letter (cf. his analysis of the letter in these terms, pp. 5f.).

2. The size and type of the Christian community at the place of his captivity do not tally with what we know of the church at Caesarea (1:14ff.), as Moffatt indicates (An Introduction to the Literature of the New Testament, 1918, p. 169).

3. The apostle’s outlook at the time of Acts 23–24 was bound up with a visit to Rome, but of this desire there is no hint in Philippians; rather he looks forward to a return visit to Philippi (2:24ff.).

Martin, R. P. “Philippians, Epistle.” New Bible Dictionary. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996.

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Martin, R. P. “Philippians, Epistle.” New Bible Dictionary. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996.

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Biblical World — The Early Church

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LXGNTLEX: ἐριθεία

ἐριθεία -ας, ἡ; (eritheia), n. selfish ambition.

Noun Usage

1. selfish ambition — a strong drive for personal success without moral inhibitions. Related Topics: Selfishness; Ambition.

Brannan, Rick, ed. Lexham Research Lexicon of the Greek New Testament. Lexham Research Lexicons. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020.

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LXLXXLEX: ἡγέομαι

ἡγέομαι (hēgeomai), vb. go before; lead the way; lead. aor.act. ἡγήσω; perf.mid. ἥγημαι. Heb. equiv. fr. LXX: נָגִיד (20), שַׂר (10), רֹאשׁ 1 (8). Aram. equiv. fr. LXX: סְגַן (1), סְרַךְ (1).

Brannan, Rick, ed. Lexham Research Lexicon of the Septuagint. Lexham Research Lexicons. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020.

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MGLNT: φρονέω

φρονέω, -ῶ (< φρήν), [in LXX: De 32:29, Za 9:2 (חכם), Ps 93 (94):8 (שׂכל hi.), Is 44:18 (בִּין) ib. 28, Es 8:13, Wi 1:1; 14:30, 1 Mac 10:20, 2 Mac 9:12 14:8, 26*;] 1. to have understanding (Hom., al.). 2. to think, to be minded in a certain way: ὡς νήπιος, 1 Co 13:11; c. acc. (usually neut., adj., or pron., as freq. in cl.), ὃ δεῖ, Ro 12:3; ἃ, Ac 28:22; τοῦτο, Phl 3:15; τι ἑτέρως, ib.; οὐδὲν ἄλλο, Ga 5:10; τ. αὐτὸ φ. (Deiss., BS, 256), to be of the same mind, 2 Co 13:11, Phl 2:2; 4:2; id. seq. εἰς (ἐν) ἀλλήλους(οις), Ro 12:16; 15:5; τ. ἓν φ., Phl 2:2 (Lft., in l.); seq. ὑπέρ, Phl 1:7. 3. to have in mind, be mindful of, think of (Hdt., Xen., al.; Es, 1 Mac, ll. c.):

Abbott-Smith, G. A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1922.

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