Not as in my presence only (μη ως εν τη παρουσια μονον). B and a few other MSS. omit ως. The negative μη goes with the imperative …

Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed. The Philippians had from the beginning shown a remarkable readiness to respect the apost…

As ye have always obeyed.—It is notable that this Epistle is the only one which contains no direct rebuke. The Philippian…

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with …

Paul now exhorts the Philippians to pursue their Christian progre without undue dependence on his presence. Perhaps he had noted a weakne along thi…

Therefore. He concludes the whole of the preceding exhortation with a general statement: that they should humble themselves under the Lord…

Wherefore, my beloved
This is an inference from the instance and example of Christ; that since he, who was God over …

We must be diligent in using all the means that lead to our salvation, persevering in this to the end. We must exercise great care, so that, with a…

Earlier, he praised Christ’s humility; here he cites its reward, which is exaltation and glory: Every one who exalts himself will be humbled, a…