Philippi

How Nave’s arranged it

• (A city of Macedonia) -Paul preaches inActs 16:12–40Acts 20:1–61 Thessalonians 2:2
• Contributes to the maintenance of PaulPhilippians 4:10–18
• Paul sends Epaphroditus toPhilippians 2:25
• Paul writes a letter to the Christians ofPhilippians 1:1

The passages, in Bible order (6)

The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 6 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.

1. Acts 16:12–40

   From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.

   ›Commentary on Acts 16:12–402 voices

   “And from thence to Philippi,....

   “And from thence to Philippi - This was a town of Macedonia, in the territory of the Edones, on the confines of Thrace, situated on the side of a steep eminence. It took its name from Philip II., king of Macedon. It is famous for two battles, fought between the imperial army, commanded by Octavianus, afterwards Augustus, and Mark Antony, and the republican army, commanded by Brutus and Cassius, in which these were successful; and a second, between Octavianus and Antony on the one part, and Brutus on the other.

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2. Acts 20:1–6

   When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.

   ›Commentary on Acts 20:1–62 voices

   “And he set out to go to Macedonia. After he had toured those parts and had exhorted them with many words, he came to Greece. Greece is a province of Achaia, which the Greeks call ἑλλάδα. Hence, where Latin Codices have Greeks or, to distinguish …

   “And after the uproar was ceased,....

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3. Philippians 1:1

   Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

   ›Commentary on Philippians 1:12 voices

   “This letter is divided into a greeting and a message (1:3). In the greeting he does three things: first, the persons who send the greeting are described; secondly, the persons greeted (1:1); thirdly, the good things he wishes them (1:2). In regard to the first …

   “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ,.... The apostle sets his own name first, as being not only superior to Timothy in age, in office, and in character, but the sole writer of this epistle.

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4. Philippians 2:25

   But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

   ›Commentary on Philippians 2:252 voices

   “Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus,.... In the mean while, before either he or Timothy could come to them. This man was sent by the Philippians to the apostle with a present, and had been detained at Rome for some time, partly through business, and partly through sickness; but now the apostle thought it proper, he being recovered, to send him to them, who was one of their ministers. One of this name lived at Rome about this time, and was one of Nero's freemen (o), but not the same person here intended.

   “I do not ordain these things as an apostle: for "who am I, or what is my father's house," that I should pretend to be equal in honour to them? But as your "fellow-soldier," I hold the position of one who [simply] admonishes you.

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5. Philippians 4:10–18

   Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

   ›Commentary on Philippians 4:10–182 voices

   “Above, the Apostle showed how the faithful should conduct themselves in regard to the future; here he commends them for past benefits conferred by them. First, he gives the commendation; secondly, he ends the epistle with a prayer and a greeting (4:19). In regard to …

   “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly,....

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6. 1 Thessalonians 2:2

   As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

   ›Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 2:22 voices

   “But we had already suffered bodily trials: "Good sense makes a man slow to anger" (Prov. 19:11): "Vigorous and sturdy shall they be, declaring how just is the Lord" (Ps. 92:15). In addition to this, Paul suffered spiritual trials because of injuries in Philippi, where …

   “But even after that we had suffered before,....

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