Let your manner of life (πολιτευεσθε). Old verb from πολιτης, citizen, and that from πολις, city, to be a citizen, to manage a sta…

Only let your conversation. The word "conversation" we now apply almost exclusively to oral discourse, or to talking. But it was not forme…

Let your conversation . . .—The original here (as in the famous pa age, Philippians 3:20) is, Use your citizenship<…

The unity of the church is of the utmost importance. When there are pockets of brotherly love, the perfect bond is lost; and as a bundle of rods, w…

As citizens of a spiritual realm, the Philippians should stand firm in one spirit. This should be true “whatever happens” to Paul, for the responsi…

Only in a manner worthy of the gospel. We use this type of expression when we want to move to a new subject. Thus, it is as if he had said…

Only let your conversation be as it becomes the Gospel of
Christ

Those who profe the gospel of Christ should live as befits those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises.…

Having stated the doubt and the reason for both sides, the Apostle then resolves it. First, as if choosing one side, he predicts the result of his …