That I also may be of good comfort (ινα καγω ευψυχω). Present subjunctive with ινα in purpose clause of the late and rare verb ευψ…

But I trust in the Lord Jesus. His hope was that the Lord Jesus would so order affairs as to permit this—an expression that no man could u…

We note that here Timothy is spoken of in the third person; hence, though he is joined with St. Paul in the salutation , the Epistle is the Apostle…

The somber note sounded in the previous two verses is balanced by the more optimistic tone that follows. Paul planned to send Timothy to Philippi w…

But I hope. He promises them the coming of Timothy, so that, expecting him, they may bear up more courageously and not give way to imposto…

But I trust in the Lord Jesus
Or "hope"; not in himself, his wisdom, will, resolutions, and purposes; nor in an arm …

It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…

Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…